The Inspiration Behind The Dragon Boat Race
According to legend, local fishermen, upon seeing their beloved poet’s act of courage, raced out with their boats in an attempt to save him. To their dismay, they arrived too late. To prevent his body from being eaten by the fish, they beat the waters furiously with their paddles and threw rice dumplings wrapped in silk into the river to distract the fish.
Dragon Boat Race and Developmental Disabilities – Spirit Challenge

SC teams consist of people with developmental disabilities, support staff and volunteers. There are 22 people in each boat, with 20 paddlers, a drummer and a steersperson. Volunteer paddlers and staff are situated throughout the boat to support the participants who have a disability, ensuring a fun paddling experience for all!
The participation not only provides equal access on a level playing field that is barrier free but also inclusion opportunities for youths and adults with disabilities through the thrilling competitive adventure of Dragon Boat experience. At the same time it encourages partnerships and cooperation among the community by engaging families, workers, and volunteers to experience team spirit.
The SC teams appreciate the Dominion Day Regatta Association (DDRA) that allows this inclusion opportunity, and are grateful to our proud sponsors of the teams this year: Rusty Dragons Adventures; Toronto Paragon Lions Club; and Paramount Times.
The Motto
Have Fun! Inclusion is the key.