Thursday, February 28, 2013

Chinese New Year Dragon Boat Race 2013

1,2,3... ONE!
Barely more than a month of paddling with Onslaught Racing Dragons here comes the first race of the Year 2013, the Chinese New Year Dragon Boat Race. It was held in Manila Bay last February 10, 2013. Everybody was excited for the first race of the year. It has been more than a month that these paddlers are in hiatus from their last race last December. 

1,2,3... TWO!
I was able to watch the last leg of the race last December 2012 and this time, I am officially member of the team. With barely more than one month of training, I am not ready enough to be part of the men's crew. I ended up as an Assistant Team Manager while my fellow newbie paddler, Jerumel, ended up as our Team Manager. 

With Je and Sev

I was able to recruit, Maam Mel (who happens to be my co-employee and also an active runner) to try dragon boat and happy enough she accepted my invitation. Also grateful that, Roxanne, my running mate, also accepted my invitation too! Both my lovely ladies were also part of the race officials.
Mel, Jesmar, Me, Mylovelle and Roxanne

ORD Women's Crew
Sharing some pictures during the race! And oh, our boat was capsized during the race. 


ORDs Capsized Boat, again!

Onslaught Racing Dragons in action!

Lane 1: Onslaught Racing Dragons


The event was getting more and more excited as the race heats up! So excited to see my team clinching up the eliminations, semis and up to the finals. Cheers here and there and it is a great way to start the year! Now looking forward for the coming races. Definitely our team will gain momentum on this great start. 


One of a crazy but cool team! That's ORDs!

Posing with our trophies!