Join a Team of Survivors!

Who you are:

1. Have received a diagnosis of breast cancer.
2. Have taken the necessary time to regain reasonable fitness and arm movement.
3. Have consulted with your health care professional about your decision to paddle.

For your safety and the safety of all team members, it is important to engage in a fitness program throughout the year, as well as with the group during paddling season.

• We host a new member information session in April of each year but you can join at any time throughout the year.
• You will have the opportunity to attend four practices before committing to decide if dragon boating is right for you.
• We encourage anyone interested in more information to reach out to our membership coordinator at membership@bustingoutottawa.ca.
• Once you are a member, you will be outfitted with a race shirt as well as a paddle and life jacket for you to use as long as you are a member of Busting Out.

Rideau Canoe Club located at 804 Hog’s Back Road, Ottawa.

We are funded three ways. First – each member pays an annual membership fee to cover regular training expenses.  Second – we actively fundraise to cover larger expenses such as equipment purchases and/or maintenance.  And third – we receive sponsorship money to assist with covering our larger expenses.

Yes!  We compete against other Breast Cancer Survivor Dragon Boat teams by attending festivals locally, provincially, nationally, and internationally.