NQ Phoenix Dragon Boat Club

​Welcome to the NQ Phoenix Dragon Boat Club & Purple Warriors Townsville!

NQ Phoenix Dragon Boat Club was established in 2015 by a group of 12 passionate and enthusiastic paddlers.

In 2023 we have about 70 members comprising of both adults and juniors and we are a feeder club for the Australia Purple Warriors Dragon Boat Club. 

The climate in Townsville is perfect for paddling all year around.  We paddle on the picturesque Ross River at least 3 times a week.

Dragon Boat racing is a flat-water, sprint paddling sport using single-blade paddles for adults and juniors from age 8.  The challenge of dragon boat racing lies not only in fitness and paddling technique but also the synchronization of 10 or 20 ​paddlers in the boat. 

Want to know more?  Come and join us in this exciting, vibrant sport.