The excitement of a new season of racing!

Mighty Women is the name of a Dragonboat team based on the Willamette River in Portland, Oregon. More importantly, it is the name of friendship, fun, getting in shape and staying that way, community service, social activities, and of course racing. We’re serious but lighthearted, competitive but easygoing. We show the sport the respect it has earned and each other the respect we deserve. The water that hosts us, whether home or away, is at once our refuge and our playground. And we demonstrate our gratitude by cleaning our path, both forward and aft.

Whatever you do, don’t let the name fool you. Mighty Women love their men. And men are a welcome part of the team. Also we are still recruiting! We practice three times a week: Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7:00 PM and Saturdays at 8:30 AM. We gather at the flagpole on the northeast side of RiverPlace Hotel 20 minutes prior to each practice for warm-up exercises and bench assignments. And all sessions are coached by one of the finest paddling minds on the water, a woman who comes complete with years of experience, passionate teaching mojo, and a contagious laugh.

2009 Mighty Women Racing Schedule:

Rainier Dragonboat Festival – Saturday May 16th

Salem, Oregon – Sunday, June 28th

Kent, Washington – Saturday, July 11th

Portland, OR – (The Portland Race) – Saturday and Sunday, September 12th and 13th

Portland, OR – (Portland Race for the Cure) – Saturday, October 4th

Mighty Women—enduring friends engaged in an ancient sport.

Paddles up!

For more information, email:
mwpaddling@yahoo.com