Who are the Kingfishers?
Wokingham Kingfishers are a group of women aged between 18 and ‘fifty something’ who meet weekly to enjoy dragon boating. The group was started in August 2008, steadily increasing in number over the past year. Being part of Wokingham Canoe Club, we benefit from the wonderful facilities at Wokingham Waterside Centre situated at Thames Valley Park on The Thames in Reading.
When do we meet?
Our training sessions are held all year round on Sunday mornings, from 10.00am until 12.00pm. We are now fortunate enough to be able to use a full 20-seat dragon boat, although much of our training up until now has been in a 10-seat ‘baby’ dragon boat. The dragon boats are owned by Wokingham Waterside Centre who kindly allow us to use them. When the river conditions do not allow us to paddle, appropriate training is held indoors.
Why not come and try one of the UK’s fastest growing sports?
Beginners are very welcome to come along to the sessions to try dragon boating. You are invited for three trial sessions before making any commitment to join the club.
What you should bring
There are a few things we recommend you bring along with you:
- bottle of water
- clothing appropriate to the weather, lots of thin layers is best. No denim. (Cagoules and buoyancy aids are available to borrow).
- rubber soled shoes, i.e. trainers
- lots of enthusiasm!
If you would like to come along and try dragon boating for yourself or have any questions about the Wokingham Kingfishers, please email us at: kingfishers@wokinghamcanoeclub.co.uk we look forward to hearing from you.
