“There is nothing – absolutely nothing – half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats.” – Kenneth Grahame
TEAMS
All womens team
The Angry Unicorns are a magical and tenacious group of women who joined together to form the Salem Multicultural Institute's first dragon boat team. Established in 2010 in the state's capitol, the team began as "Salem Mixed Up", but changed their name to reflect the 'little bit of magic' that happens when you bring a dynamic and diverse group of women together to paddle with persistence, determination, and enthusiasm. Dedicated to each other and to our community, we paddle for fun and fitness. Unicorns are said to be uncatchable....watch out, because we paddle like we stole it!
A-U, we're golden, baby!
Practice Schedule
Sunday - 5 p.m.
Tuesday - 6 p.m.
Thursday - 6 p.m.
Saturday - 9 a.m.
Contact: Erin
Facebook
Angry Unicorns
Mixed team
We welcome all paddlers, new and seasoned alike. All skill levels are welcome! Our goal is to challenge ourselves physically and mentally as we go for gold!
Practice Schedule
Wednesday - 7 p.m.
Thursday - 6 p.m.
Saturday - 9 a.m.
Contact: Erin
Feral Unicorns
Mixed team
The Highland Roosters are one wild and cocky bunch; a flock of fun-loving, kilt-wearing, cock-a-doodle-dooing paddlers out of Salem, Oregon - though we all wish we were from the Scottish Highlands. Over the last 12 years, you may have heard of us. Perhaps it was the volume of our laughter, the bagpipes marching ahead of us as we marshal for races, or the infamous legend of the beer garden dance offs. Or maybe you've heard the most recent rumor that we like to take our competitor's callers hostage mid-race. But truly, our legacy is fun. We exist to have fun, and we've found that it's really fun to win!
Practice Schedule:
Wednesday - 6 p.m.
Saturday - 9 a.m.
Contact Angela
Website
Instagram
Team Facebook
Highland Roosters
All womens team
We are a new team of women paddlers looking for kind, fun competition. We chose the name Jade Dragons due to the representation of good luck, friendship, peace, and harmony. If you are interested in trying out dragon boating come checkout our team - we'd love to have you!
Practice Schedule
Tuesday - 7 p.m.
Thursday - 7 p.m.
Saturday - 8 a.m.
Contact Courtney or Becky
Jade Dragons
All womens team
The Willamette River Dragons are an experienced, strong, motivated, and passionate group of women who LOVE and LIVE to paddle! If there is a chance to get on the water, we take it! The Willamette River Dragons like to travel, near and far, to participate in competitions.
We can be found year round on the Willamette River practicing for races, bird and wildlife watching, and picking up trash for the beautification of our Salem Community.
Practice Schedule
Monday - 6 p.m.
Thursday - 6 p.m.
Sunday - 6 p.m.
Contact Maggie
Willamette River
Dragons
Practice Schedule
Typically held on the first Saturday of each month - 3 p.m.
May 2, June 6, and August 8, 2026.
Contact Katherine
Survivor Practice
- Rainier Dragon Boat Race (Tacoma, WA) - 5/16/2026
- Seattle Dragon Boat Race - 6/13/2026
- World Beat Dragon Boat Race (Salem, OR) - 6/27/2026
- Olympia Dragon Boat Race - 7/11/2026
- Vancouver BC Dragon Boat Race - 7/25-26/2026
- Paddle for Life (Ridgefield, WA) - 8/1/2026
- Portland Dragon Boat Race - 9/12-13/2026
- Bottle Drop donations currently being accepted
- Stay tuned for more!
