Come and join us at Debdale Outdoor Centre, Hyde Road, Manchester M18 7LJ
Manchester Dragoneers Breast Cancer Team
Have you been diagnosed with Breast Cancer?
Have you finished treatment for Breast Cancer?
Are you a family member or friend who has supported someone with Cancer (not exclusively Breast Cancer)?
Do you want regular exercise?
Do you like Tea, Coffee and Cake?!!
How about Dragon Boating?
Whether you have recently been diagnosed with breast cancer, are a breast cancer survivor or you are living with secondary breast cancer, or you are a supporter, come and join us dragon boating.
Paddling is not only fun, it can help with lymphoedema and is a fantastic low impact sport. Our sessions are guided by qualified helms and all equipment is provided.
We are a group who like to have fun, exercise on a regular basis, and enjoy the calm waters and the wildlife around us.
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Latest News
Congratulations to Team GB BC
Manchester Dragoneers is proud to congratulate Cathy, Sue, Anita, Lynn and Shelle, who were selected as part of the 24-strong Team GB Breast Cancer squad for the recent European Nations Dragon Boat Championships in Munich.
They joined teammates from clubs across the UK to train hard over the last nine months both on and off the water to compete against the best national teams in Europe.
The GB BC team delivered an outstanding performance, winning four silver medals across all distances in the 200m, 500m, 1000m and 2000m events.
We are immensely proud of Cathy, Sue, Anita, Lynn and Shelle for representing Team GB and Manchester Dragoneers with such dedication and spirit. We hope their achievements inspire more people to discover the physical, emotional and social benefits of breast cancer dragon boating.
Congratulations to the entire Team GB Breast Cancer squad on a fantastic European Championships
Manchester Dragoneers Enjoy the Salford Dragon Boat Festival
Manchester Dragoneers had a fantastic weekend at the Salford Dragon Boat Festival in June 2026, with members enjoying two exciting days of racing.
On Saturday, the club competed in the festival’s small dragon boats—affectionately known as “tippy boats”—against corporate and university teams. It was a day full of fun, teamwork and great racing. A huge thank you to the Co-op for their generous financial support.
On Sunday, eight Manchester Dragoneers, including our fabulous helm, raced with breast cancer survivor crews from across the UK and Ireland as part of the Pink Piranhas in the British Dragon Boat Association event. It was an inspiring day, with plenty of competitive racing and wonderful camaraderie.
Everyone had an amazing weekend, enjoyed the thrill of racing and is already looking forward to returning next year!
November 2025 - Night Paddle
Manchester Dragoneers celebrated Halloween and Bonfire night in their own special way with a fantastic night paddle - with everyone glowing with fairy lights and the boats decorated, we lit up the calm waters of Debdale before returning to the clubhouse for soup, jacket potatoes and delicious homebaked cakes. It was a wonderful evening of beautiful lights and team camaraderie.
May 2025
We had a lot of "big" birthdays to celebrate this year - a 50th, six 60ths and a 70th so what better way to celebrate than to take to the water for the weekend! 26 of us headed to Llangollen for a fun filled time, kayaking across the Pontcysyllte aquaduct, white water rafting, walking, an amazing afternoon tea, fish and chips and perhaps a drink or two. Congratulations to all those celebrating big birthdays this year!
June 2025 - Flower ceremony
We had a beautiful morning for our traditional annual service of "dotting the eyes" and blessing of our two dragon boats attended by paddlers, friends and families. This was followed by our moving flower ceremony where prayers are said for those we have lost, for those currently fighting cancer, as well as a time for reflection and hope for the future whilst we hold pink flowers aloft before casting them into the water
