Updates, Events, and Advisories
Updates & Events:
- Masters Practice:
- Saturday, March 30, 2024
- Saturday, April 20, 2024
- Wednesday Practice:
- Starts on April 3, 2024, 5 to 7 PM
- Sign-up is required
- We will include the sign-up link in our April Bulletin
- 2024 Racing Schedule:
- Youth Race on Sunday, April 28, 2024 at Lake Merced, San Francisco
- Regional Regatta on Saturday, May 18, 2024 at Lake Merced, San Francisco
- Lukang Dragon Boat Festival on June 8-10, 2024 in Lukang Township, Changhua County, Taiwan
- Sprint and Corporate Challenge on Saturday, July 20, 2024 (location TBA)
- Long Beach Dragon Boat Festival on Saturday, July 27 2024 at Marine Stadium
- Northern California International Dragon Boat Festival on October 19-20, 2024 (location TBA)
- Note that this year’s race is in October and not in September
- Planning for Travel to Taiwan:
- Check out OPD’s March 2024 Bulletin for our latest Travel Bulletin #3, and to learn about important travel requirements
Advisories:
Bus Service to and from Oyster Point Marina (OPM):
There is a SamTrans bus service to and from OPM on Route 130 / 130B. You can catch the bus from BART stations in Daly City, Colma, and South City, and from Serramonte Center. Check out the links below to see the entire route and stops.
On Saturdays and Sundays, the first bus arrives at OPM – conveniently right in front of the ferry terminal, at 8:03 am. The last bus arrives at 8:36 pm. On weekdays, the first bus arrives at 6:47 am and the last bus at 11:18 pm.
Click here for the link to SamTrans’ webpage for Route 130 / 130B. Please let us know if scheduling changes so we can update our information. You can also download the entire Route 130 schedule and fare information.
Algae Blooms in the Bay:
Algae blooms are no longer an issue in the Bay Area. While we are able to paddle safely at OPM, we recommend that everyone practices “healthy water habits.” Pay particular attention to washing yourself and your pet after practice.
Practice Schedule
Sat and Sun: 9 – 11 AM
(Jan 6 to Dec 1, 2024)
Wed: 5 – 7 PM
(Wed, Apr 3 to Oct 30, 2024)
Weather, Tides, and Air Quality
Weather at: Oyster Point Marina
When wind is over 20 mph, find us at the trailer for land training
Tides at: Oyster Point Marina
During high or king tide days, park away from Gate 7 and
be careful of rising water and sharp objects
Air Quality in: South San Francisco
Once the Air Quality Index (AQI) reaches 100, we will closely monitor the situation and may call for practice or event cancellation
Announcements & Posts
In Memoriam – Dr. Fidelia Butt
The world lost a hero on Monday, April 11, 2022. As a long time friend and supporter of OPD, Dr. Fidelia Butt played a pivotal role in the lives of many many individuals. As a paddler and staunch supporter of Live Love Survive – a dragon boat team composed of cancer survivors and supporters, Fidelia […]
2022 Season
Welcome to OPD’s 10th season. Indeed, it was on February 2, 2013 that OPD took delivery of its two dragon boats and started its first season. Tempus fugit! Seems like a distant memory but for many of us, it was just like yesterday. Similar to all dragon boat teams, we have gone through ebbs and […]
Resources & Other Programs
About Us and The Sport of Dragon Boating
About Us
Oyster Point Dragons is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Its Paddle for Health Program focuses on teamwork, safety, discipline, technique, and endurance in a family-friendly environment, which is all conducive to elevating and maintaining each participant’s physical and mental health. OPD is a very inclusive team with paddlers of various ethnicity, gender, age, and health condition. We welcome anyone who wants to have fun while fostering team spirit and friendship.
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The Sport of Dragon Boating
The sport of dragon boating as it is today has been one the fastest growing sports with festivals being held throughout continents around the world. The most common boat holds a drummer, a steer person, and up to 20 paddlers paddling to cross the finish line faster than the competition. It is an ultimate team sport with little or no consideration for individuality. Power, speed, synchronization, endurance, and mental focus remain the primary elements of this sport. The most common race lengths are 250 and 500 meters in 4 to 10 lanes, depending on the race. Races are held in four main categories: Novice, Recreational, Competitive, and Specialty.
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Philanthropy
Your Support
You can support and help OPD maintain its health initiatives and community health in various ways.
Click here for more information.