Generous Support from Steller Vista

Generous Support from Steller Vista

Members of the Kootenay Robusters were thrilled to receive a grant from the Steller Vista Credit Union recently.  The money will be used to complete the siding on the new dragon boat shed at the south end of Christina Lake.  The structure is almost complete and will...

How We Fund the Team

How We Fund the Team

This year’s version of Our Kootenay Paradise - the much loved Robuster calendar is proving very popular with customers.  At $10.00 it is a bargain and always a big hit as a stocking stuffer or hostess gift. The beautiful photos are donated by local photographers and...

Christmas Workout Party

Christmas Workout Party

With the dragon boat safely tucked in its den until spring, the Robusters have been holding regular workout sessions to keep their paddling muscles in shape for the coming season.  They recently got together at the Warfield Hall for a Christmas party that started with...

Raffle Draw – 2023

Raffle Draw – 2023

On Monday, Dec. 11, 2023 the Kootenay Robusters held their annual draw to pick the lucky winners for this year’s raffle.  Prizes included a beautiful quilt, a lottery ticket wreath, a gift certificate from Home Goods and a coffee basket.  In the photos, Robusters Joy...

Penticton Survivor Race

  On September 10, 2023, six Robuster breast cancer survivors joined another team called Spirit Abreast to compete in the Breast...

Determined Dragon Boaters Paddle in Penticton

Determined Dragon Boaters Paddle in Penticton

The Kootenay Robusters Dragon Boat team have had a challenging summer of paddling.  Despite efforts to recruit new team members, the practices never had the full complement of 20 paddlers and sometimes as few as ten women headed out on the water to train.  However no...

Dragon Boat Fun at Summerfest!

Dragon Boat Fun at Summerfest!

On a perfect July afternoon, people of all ages lined up to try out the sport of Dragon Boating at Christina Lake's Homecoming Summerfest.  The Kootenay Robusters provided paddles, PFD's and some power so that members of the public could see what it takes to get the...

New Season, Get Ready!

New Season, Get Ready!

Get ready to hit the water! Our dragon boat rowing season is back and the weather is perfect for it! With warm temperatures and sunny skies ahead, there's never been a better time to get out and paddle your way to victory. Join us for an incredible season of teamwork,...

The Dragonboat Emerges from its Den

The Dragonboat Emerges from its Den

On Saturday, May 21, the Kootenay Robusters woke up their dragon boat and lifted it out of its winter nest of tires onto a new dolly, designed and constructed by longtime supporter John Tourcotte. Rolling it to the water’s edge wasn’t difficult, since the lake had...

Progress on the Dragon Boat Den

Progress on the Dragon Boat Den

Despite snow on the mountains around Christina Lake, work on the dragon boat den is proceeding with the site preparation and footings completed.  Next step will be to pour the stem walls - as soon as the weather gods allow.  After that, we'll wait for spring to begin...