BreastStrokes
Welcome to Official page for Guelph/Cambridge ON & area Breast Cancer Survivor/Supporter Dragon Boat team paddling@Puslinch,ON.
Administered by Breaststrokes support services executive board. We represent all members of our not for profit organization. Our team consists of energetic, motivated, forward thinking women who have all experienced breast cancer first-hand. We paddle to support each other and to stay strong. The Breaststrokes Dragon Boat Team formed in Guelph, Ontario, Canada in 1998. From early days using broomsticks to paddle in a (dry) church basement, the team now has our own dragon boat moored on local lakes. The Breaststrokes team works hard to promote awareness of health, life and laughter after breast cancer. We celebrate life through the pursuit of fitness and wellness, mutual support, community philanthropy, and competition in Dragon Boat Festival races. We believe any person with breast cancer who wishes to dragon boat paddle should have that opportunity, because together, we are all winners! Our goal is to honour the memory of those who have died of breast cancer and spread a message of hope to all people living life after a breast cancer diagnosis.
08/29/2026
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The storms have passed from yesterdayβ¦.RACE DAY 1 is today!!
08/29/2026 along with an emotional & touching flower πΈ ceremony. The reason we are all here. United as breast buddies ποΈ
BREASTSTROKES paddle sisters can be found kicking some Dragon π a** with the composite teams
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π² Team Thrive
π² Team Connect
π² Team Inspiration
π² Team Hope
π² Team Unity
Here's the link to watch the events in France:
https://live,ibcpcfrance2026,com/
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π²As we head into our last week of summer here in before joining our international sisters at the 2026 IBCPC Participatory Dragon Boat Festival, France π«π·
This festival will welcome 4500 ποΈparticipants paddling π£ together in unison, strength and commaraderie. 14 of our Breaststrokes team members are teaming up with Dragons Abreast Australia π¦πΊ welcoming us as their own paddle sisters.
All the practicing, fundraising& emotions will come to fruition as we set our paddles in Aix-les-Bains Lac du Bourget
An unforgettable dream trip come true. Forever grateful to our sponsors & each & every person who helped us get here πβ€οΈβ¨
Guelph Pickleball
Cambridge Bingo & Gaming Centre
Maple Leaf Self Storage
McClintock's Water Ski School & Pro Shop
We are always looking for breast cancer survivor members to join our team & sponsors. Check out or website for more details www.breaststrokes.ca
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08/16/2026
π²π©Some of us are already on route and the rest will be soon. 14 of our dragon ladies will have the honour of experiencing this monumental event!! ππβ€οΈβοΈπͺπ
It all began in 2011 with one woman, Geneviève Garreau, and a bold ambition: to create France's 2nd BCS team in Annecy (Les Drôles de Rames)
15 years later, her dream welcomes 4,500 paddlers from around the world. πΈ π
In 10 days, the IBCPC France 2026 Festival opens its doors in Aix-les-Bains!
Thanks GeneviΓ¨veπ
08/11/2026
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08/08/2026
π² Today is the the day!! π²
π Our first event of the season as a π
β€οΈ ποΈBreaststrokes is Proudly participating in this event today!!
π LETS BRING HOME SOME HARDWARE TO GUELPH/CAMBRIDGE TODAY LADIES!! πͺ
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As we prepare for race day tomorrow, we'd like to extend our sincere thanks to Pittock Conservation Area - UTRCA and the City of Woodstock, Ontario for their continued support of the Woodstock Pharmasave Dragon Boat Festival.
Their partnership helps provide the beautiful setting that makes this event such a memorable day for racers, volunteers, and spectators alike.
π¨βπ©βπ§βπ¦ Looking for something to do this Saturday? Bring the whole family out to Pittock Conservation Area and enjoy:
π£ Exciting dragon boat racing throughout the day
π Great food vendors
ποΈ Local marketplace vendors
ποΈ Rotary Club 50/50 Draw
π Admission is free for spectators!
Whether you're cheering on a team or simply looking for a fun way to spend the day outdoors, we hope you'll join us!
08/05/2026
βοΈ Checklists
π Luggage
π² Intense Practices
π₯Excitment through the roof!!
π© 14 members with 1 common goal πhave fun & build π global π·friendships
Aix-les-Bains is preparing to welcome you like never before. π²π£ββοΈ
The whole city has been decorated with the colours of the IBCPC France 2026 festival! π₯°π€©
International Breast Cancer Paddlers Commission Aix les Bains Riviera des Alpes Ville d'Aix-les-Bains
07/18/2026
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We are beyond excited & maybe have some nerves as we prepare in training for 14 of our SURVIVOR Paddle sisters accompanied with their dear supporters who are making the trek to France π«π· where they will be participating in the 2026 IBCPC PARTICIPATORY DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL!!
These ladies have committed, preserved, fundraised & saved their way to get their seat in a boat alongside our sisters π―ββοΈ dragonsabreastaustralia
π€Good Luck ladies!! Abreast Australiaboating
π²Mother Nature sure puts on a show! We tried to paddle but the forces had other plans π²
β‘οΈLeft side dark sky β‘οΈ
π Right side, bright βοΈ
πΈ Standing in one spot
And a rainbow πon the drive home for the win π₯
Thanks for keeping us safe coach Shane & Captain Shell β€οΈπ€π€
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06/23/2026
Dragon Boat Canada is excited to welcome Chelsey Tidmarsh to the National Team leadership! Chelsey is the Head Coach of the National BCP program. We are thrilled to have Chelsey's with all the knowledge and experience she brings as part of the team.
06/21/2026
π©΅π€ Wishing all the best today to all the wonderful role models who help shape our future generations and those no longer with us who we honour through memories π²ποΈπ©΅π€
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