Kate and Becky
We went to the New Zealand Dragon Boat Festival in April 2023. Thousands of breast cancer survivors and their supporters competed and celebrated both the games and the journey to […]
Barb Witten and Ashley Shaklee
By Susan Okula It was a day of firsts for mother and daughter and Annapolis Dragon Boat Club teammates Barb Witten and Ashley Shaklee. It was their first race, ever, […]
Shirl Nevas
By Susan Okula Clear your mind. Go fast. Find your passion. That’s what ADBC member Shirl Nevas would tell you about why she likes to get in a dragon boat. […]
Joni Krafft
By Susan Okula There’s nothing like the moments right before the start of a dragon boat race for Joni Adrian Krafft. “Sit ready!” bellows the helmsperson, who is often Coach […]
Mike Sherwood
By Susan Okula Messing around in boats is second nature to Mike Sherwood. And he’s also a natural for steering for the Annapolis Dragon Boat Club. While the club has […]
Lynda Plaisted
By Susan Okula It was a most unwelcome journey, but one she had to take. Lynda Plaisted spent a year fighting breast cancer with surgery, chemotherapy and radiation. Even after […]
Chandra Jackson
By Susan Okula If you need convincing that the Annapolis Dragon Boat Club is all about life, love, support and health, meet Chandra Jackson. “I just try to be kind,” […]
Carolyn Granger
By Susan Okula Carolyn Granger is a swimmer and a walker. For most of her life, she never even imagined she would be part of a team. But then she […]
Maggie Benshaw
By Susan Okula Maggie Benshaw was 28 when she moved to Annapolis in 2017. An Annapolis High School English and creative writing teacher, Maggie was looking for something active to […]