Community Teams
Attack on Cancer
Our team name is inspired by Japanese anime series "Attack on Titan" - where humanity fights against human-eating "titans" to earn freedom (on an extremely simplified level...). Drawing a parallel between cancer and "titans", both can consume precious human lives and cause horrible suffering, Attack on Cancer team commits to paddle and fundraise hard for Dragonheart Vermont and their 2026 partner, the Cancer Patient Support Foundation, both of which provide to patients and families in our community dealing with cancer. One of the most inspiring group in "Attack on Titan" is the scouting team called "Wings of Freedom". They go outside of the high walls that keep the titans out to explore and search for answer to freedom. Before each of their expedition and battle, they do their most iconic salute - "Give your hearts!". We are trying to match that commitment and ask you to help us get there! Give your money is perfectly awesome too!
Blazing Blades
M&T Properties Community Team
Code Pink
Community Team
Freedom, & Unity
"Freedom and Unity" is made up of the Vermont Town Clerks and Treasurers, our families and friends. Vermont Clerks take an oath to support the Constitution of the State of Vermont and of the United States. We are the record keepers at the heart of our communities, serving everyone equally, justly and respectfully. Don't forget to vote in the State Primary this Tuesday August 11th. If you need to register to vote, find our boat!
Larkin
Premier Breast Strokes
Premier Rehab and Healthcare at Burlington, is a nursing and rehabilitation center that offers a wide array of services to ensure our residents receive the medical care they need, the restorative therapy they require, and the support they deserve. We serve a wide range of patient and resident needs – from short-term rehab to traditional long-term care. Our staff are thrilled to be participating in our FIRST Lake Champlain Dragon Boat Festival! Paddle Strong, Paddle Together! You can't beat these dragons!
Pull Together
Captain Baki says: “I joined the First Congregational Church in Burlington in 2017 and summer of that year for the first time I was introduced to Dragonheart VT by Thea Knight, and she recruited me to paddle for the church team; PULL TOGETHER. I so much enjoyed the sport but much more than that I was touched by the mission of DHVT and support of BCS. My grandmother was a breast cancer survivor and so is my mother. So, I met with John Dyer and joined the family of DHVT .” Our church is passionate about investing in downtown Burlington, and sees the festival as a perfect way to support a good cause as well as our community all while having fun together. Our team, PULL TOGETHER FIRST CHURCH, has participated in the festival for several years. We've even won some trophies along the way! This year we are excited to include Lake Champlain Dragonboat Festival on a whole slate of waterfront activities! We are honored to be part of a community that supports this great cause, helping cancer survivors to live with hope and get the treatment they need.
Rhythm & Blues
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont’s Rhythm and Blues team will rock (but hopefully not roll!) through the waves to victory, paddling toward a healthier Vermont! Our goal is to make the competition sing the “blues” and help find a cure for breast cancer. Come race day, we’ll be paddlin’ with rhythm.
Ro(w)tary
Community Team Racing with Lewis Creek Builders. We are excited to join the fun and fundraising for the Lake Champlain Dragon Boat Festival. Come see a group of Rotarians splashing our way to the finish line on August 3rd! We are members of the Charlotte-Shelburne-Hinesburg Rotary Club ("CSH Rotary") and other Rotary Clubs in our region. If you would like to join our team, email Dan York at dyork@lodestar2.com . We welcome anyone who would like to participate with us. We recognize the value of the programs that Dragonheart Vermont and their 2025 partner, Sail Beyond Cancer VT, provide to patients and families in our community dealing with cancer and we want to support them with our best fundraising efforts too!
Sail Beyond Cancer Vermont
Sail Beyond Cancer Vermont is thrilled to be paddling in this year’s Lake Champlain Dragon Boat Festival! Our team is fueled by the same mission that guides our sails: to honor those challenged by cancer by harnessing the healing power of water, wind and now, paddles! We're participating in this powerful event to raise awareness and vital funds so we can continue offering meaningful moments of peace, joy, and connection out on the lake. With every stroke, we paddle in honor, in memory, and with deep gratitude. Our novice crew will bring spirit, energy and enthusiasm to the day.
The Love Boat (Mount Mansfield UU Fellowship)
Union Bank Stay Local Go Fast
Union Bank is more than just a bank. It’s a partner in your community’s success. Since 1891, we have been serving northern Vermont and northern New Hampshire with a full range of banking services, from residential lending to small business support. We are proud of our achievements, such as being an SBA Preferred Lender, a USDA Vermont Lender of the Year, and a VHFA Top Performer for six years in a row. We are also committed to giving back to our community through initiatives like the Lake Champlain Dragon Boat Festival, which we are joining for the third time this year. At Union Bank, we make banking easy and convenient for you.
UVM Rally Against Cancer
We are excited to join the fun and fundraising for the Lake Champlain Dragon Boat Festival. Come see us splashing our way to the finish line on August 3rd! Your sponsorship directly supports local cancer charities, including Sail Beyond Cancer VT and Dragonheart VT. Be part of a community-wide event that raises funds and awareness for cancer patients and their families. Includes members of the VHFA team.
Breast Cancer Teams
DHVT Sisters
Dragonheart breast cancer paddlers who are representing the home team!
Empire Dragons, NYC
Breast Cancer team: https://www.empiredragonsnyc.com/
Hope in the Boat
Breast Cancer Team. Team's home page: https://www.hopeintheboat.org/
Paradise City Dragon Boat - BCP
Breast Cancer Team: https://www.paradisedragons.org/
Sport Teams
Cooper River Dragon Boat Club
Sport Team: https://www.crdbr.org/
Dragonheart Vermont
Dragonheart Vermont members representing the home team!
Paradise City Dragon Boat - Mixed
Sport Mixed Team: https://www.paradisedragons.org/
Springfield Dragon Rays
Formed from a core group of Breast Cancer Survivors, the Springfield Dragon Rays dragon boat team has grown to embrace paddlers from all walks of life. Any age (18+), fitness, and experience level is welcome! From November to April, indoor strength, flexibility, and paddle machine workouts guided by a coach help you achieve your fitness goals and get introduced to paddling technique. In warm weather, we take to the water with our coach - for fun, for recreation, to improve, and to race. Pick any, or all, when you start dragon boating at PVRC. https://www.pvriverfront.org/dragon-boating