Our Values Underpin Everything We Do

Our Vision is to be a leading and race-winning Club in Sydney. We welcome adult 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

Membership Fees

There are two sets of fees to be paid each year:

The DBNSW fee is currently $135 for adult paddling membership. This fee covers paddlers for 12 months from the date they pay. It is paid using the Rev Sport link above and includes the following benefits:

  • Sporting injury cover for paddling, sweeping and drumming

  • Access to local, state, national and international sanctioned regattas

  • Registration with national (AusDBF) and international body (IDBF)

  • Pathway to state and national representative level dragon boating

  • Access to Sweep Accreditation Scheme

  • Access to coaching, officiating and education courses

  • Professional indemnity and public liability insurance when involved with club activities

The FFB Club Membership fee is due on 1 July each year. Members need to pay this prior to the FFB AGM to allow them to vote. This payment can only be made by direct deposit to the Club account. There are two options for the 2026/27 season:

  • Racing Membership $350

  • General Membership $230

  • Upgrade from General to Racing member $120