Despite the Wambuul Macquarie River running a banker for the past few months the Outback Dragons have still found ponds on which to paddle.

Earlier this month they were on the water at Lake Canobolas competing against 20 teams in the Regional Dragon Boat competition.

The Dragon men’s Tens came a close second and in the mixed race finished third.

Since May members have been traveling to Forbes on Sunday mornings to train on the Lake with local club members. Unfortunately that ended when the Lachlan broke its banks and 100mils last weekend makes it unlikely there will be any further events at the venue this year.

Last weekend Outback Dragon club members were at Varsity Lakes on the Gold Coast for the Pan Pacific 2022 Masters games. Interestingly they were joined by some members of the Forbes Club. The Pan Pacs showcases 40 sports at the Asia Pacific’s biggest and best annual Masters games where competitors must be at least 30 years of age.

The Outback Opens brought home silver medals and a trophy while the 500 metres mixed were pipped at the post by a team from Singapore.

Graham Board was the Dragons’ sweep, Helen Simmons the coach and Sue Mile assistant coach.