Training Schedule

The NAVMAT Dragon Boat Racing Club conducts regular training sessions each week. The boats are launched from the foreshore at one of the "lobes" of Lotus Bay, near the Southern Cross Yacht Club, Mariner Place, Yarralumla on Tuesday morning and evening, Thursday evenings and Saturday mornings [map].
Warning: Training times and embarkation points may vary depending on weather, competition commitments and conflict with other users of the lake. We recommend you make contact before attending.

Basic Training

For new beginners, we recommend starting with our basic session Saturday morning. This session is meant for new paddlers, as well as for all club members to get together for a lighter session and a friendly race. If you cannot attend a Saturday basic session, please contact us for advice.
FREE TRIAL There is no charge for the first three training sessions as long as they are all within 14 days.

Most Saturday mornings we start a Basics session at 8:45am. Conditions permitting, we stop off at the National Museum for a coffee break (bring money!) and a chat before a friendly race, then back to Lotus Bay. The boats will return by 11am. Note: some Saturdays are reserved for CDBA Regattas - contact a club member before attending.

What to Wear and Bring


	Wear clothes you don't mind getting wet and a pair of boat shoes or joggers
	Change of clothes and towel
	Drink bottle
	A hat and sunscreen
	Saturday - Money for a coffee & cake break at the Australian National Museum
All your training equipment will be supplied

Squad Training

We also offer squad training sessions designed to prepare for interclub competition. A typical training session is usually 60 minutes on water (up to 90 mins). We offer 4 squad sessions each week, and advise paddlers to attend up to 3 of these where possible for optimal development. Your level of commitment is up to you, depending on your personal goals.

Training Schedule (comes into effect Tuesday 13 September 2011)

(a) Monday 5:45am - 7am SQUAD
(b) Tuesday 5:45pm - 7pm SQUAD (some sessions may finish later - this will be advised in advance)
(c) Thrsday 5:45pm - 7pm SQUAD (some session may finish later - to be advised in advance)
(d) Saturday 7:15am - 8:30am SQUAD
(e) Saturday 8:45am - 11am BASIC (return by 11am, allow a few minutes for warmdowns etc)
Note Saturday sessions will be cancelled when an ACT Regatta is scheduled. We will offer alternative sessions on Sunday if numbers permit.

Meeting Point

Meet near the Southern Cross Yacht Club. Also, refer map. Note the slightly different location for Saturday 8:45am sessions.

Any questions?
For more information contact us at navmat@hotmail.com or ring Alfred at (02) 6266 4777 (w)

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