Welcome to FFB Dragon Boat Club
It's never too late to start something new. Join Sydney's friendliest dragon boat club right here in Lilyfield. We're a passionate crew of paddlers who know that teamwork makes the dream work—on and off the water. Whether you’re looking to get fit, compete for medals, or make a new group of friends, we have a paddle ready for you.
Our Values Underpin Everything We Do
Our Vision is to be a leading and race-winning Club in Sydney. We welcome paddlers of all ages, genders, backgrounds and ability. We create the best environment to have fun and make friends, while training hard to maximise performance.
COMMUNITY AND FRIENDSHIP - We have a fun environment that is respectful and connects people
SUCCEED TOGETHER - We build strong successful teams on and off the water
BE THE BEST YOU CAN BE - We strive for excellence in everything we do
EQUALITY - We embrace people regardless of age, gender, background or ability
INNOVATION - We continue to improve our club by listening to our members
Choose how involved you want to be.
FFB is a community club with a great range of opportunities to get fit, compete, socialise and volunteer. You choose.
Training
Get fit on the water, build core and upper body strength and develop aerobic stamina.
Technique and timing are key to a cohesive team. Training sessions are run regularly, up to three times a week during peak season.
Our Coaches make training both fun and beneficial.
Our goal is to create the best possible team we can to compete in regattas at the local, state and national levels.
Come and watch a session from the Bay Run on Saturday morning
Racing
FFB has been successful at Regional, State and National level
Several of our members have represented Australia at World Title Championships.
Our teamwork and dedication have been a catalyst for this success.
The whole club contributes to our success, even our members who only train for fitness. Without their support to get on the water and train, we would not be the team we are.
Medals & Results
There have been so many great performances on the water, here are just a few of the recent highlights:
NSW State Championships 2025 - Penrith
SILVER: 500m Senior A (over 40's) Open Crew*
SILVER: 500m Senior B (over 50's) Mixed Crew
BRONZE: 500m Senior B (over 50's) Women's Crew*
Lunar New Year Festival 2025 - Sydney
GOLD: Senior B (over 50's) Mixed Crew
SILVER: Senior B (over 50's) Women's Crew*
SILVER: Senior A (over 40's) Open Crew*
* combined team with our friends at the Northern Beaches Dragon Boat Club
Social Activities
We often stay for breakfast after Saturday morning training. The current favourite is Le Montage Piazza Cafe, come and say hello.
We have a very active and imaginative Social Committee with events scheduled through the year.
Recent events included Trivia Night, Gin Tasting, Lawn Bowls, and Pickleball.
We also have our spectacular End of Season and Christmas parties.
Volunteering
FFB is an active part of the local community and there are always opportunities to get involved and give something back:
Help the club operate for the benefit of the members
Help ensure local regattas run smoothly by volunteering at the state and national level
Volunteer for large local events e.g. City2Surf, Sydney Half Marathon
Volunteering is a great way to build real world skills, raise funds for the club and spend time with some great people.
Photos - The Club in Action
Racing Photos
The adrenaline and team spirit of regatta days are great fun.
Social Event Photos
This is a club that is happy to spend time together away from the water - as these photos show.
Our Club
Our Coaches are all fully accredited through Dragon Boats NSW, the State Governing Body, and have many years of experience. They work as a cohesive team to provide the best possible outcome for all our paddlers
You can tell by the smiles on our faces that we all love dragon boating. Not only does it get us on the water, but it provides a fun way to stay fit and connected to a broad community of people from all backgrounds.
Come and Try for Free
It's time to hit the water, get fit and have fun!
If you want to try dragon boating for free, contact us via email at info@ffbdbc.com.au or click the Contact Us button below, and one of our team will be in contact to answer your questions and explain how the free trial works.
Contact Us
Address
Canal Rd, Lilyfield NSW 2040, Australia
ABN
13194910605
Operating Hours
Training Sessions:
Monday 6pm - 8pm
Wednesday 6pm - 8pm
Saturday 7am - 9am