Welcome / Bienvenue!
Paddles up!
Welcome to Breasts Ahoy! We are a team of paddlers from Saint John, New Brunswick
and surrounding area who have survived breast cancer and wish to celebrate life
by paddling together to promote fitness, health and having fun. We paddle from spring
to fall and meet through the winter to participate in membership activities, fundraise
and plan the next paddling season.
What is a Dragon Boat?
Our 42 foot long dragon boat has ten seats and holds 20 paddlers. The paddlers sit
with their hips against the gunnel and paddle together leaning forward, driving
their paddles into the water and pulling back. The drummer sits at the front of
the boat and beats a rhythm to guide the timing of the paddlers. The steersperson
stands at the back of the boat and steers with a long oar. Two paddlers at the front
of the boat set the pace and are called the stroke. The strongest paddlers usually
sit in the middle of the boat and are called the engine room. It takes practice
and commitment for all paddlers to develop good technique and train for participation
in races at dragon boat festivals.
Our Mission:
- To help people who have had breast cancer understand they can live a full and active
life, despite the physical limitations imposed by the disease.
- To grow stronger
as individuals, as a team and have fun in the process.
- To celebrate being alive.
Team Goals:
- To maintain a team of breast cancer survivors strong in body and spirit by paddling
for fitness and fun.
- To spread the word that one can celebrate life after breast
cancer.
