Ready JET Go! JETAABC Dragon Boat Team

Established in 2004, Ready JET Go! is an enthusiastic, multicultural group of 25 paddlers ranging in age from 25 to 38 with diverse professional backgrounds in areas such as Education, IT, Marketing and Engineering. The team is proud to be coached by Kevin Thien, an accomplished veteran of dragon boating with 11 years of experience.

Most of our members were participants in the Japanese Exchange and Teaching (JET) program administered by the Government of Japan. We have worked and travelled extensively overseas, bringing a unique mix of camaraderie and passion for competition that has led to our rising success as a team.

Come on out and cheer us on at these events around town! We'd love to meet more alumni, and check out what we do to represent the JET spirit!

Upcoming 2009 Festivals

2009	Dash 4 Charity Race, Deep Cove	April 25
2009	FCRCC Regatta	May 24
2009	Dragon Zone 500m Regatta	June 6
2009	Rio Tinto Alcan Dragonboat Festival	June 20 & 21
2009	Richmond Dragonboat Festival	July 18
2009	Victoria Dragonboat Festival	August 15 & 16
2009	Kelowna Dragonboat Festival	September 19 & 20 Upcoming 2008 Festivals

2008	Dash 4 Charity Race, Deep Cove	April 26
2008	FCRCC Regatta	May 3
2008	Women's Regatta	May 24
2008	Alcan Regatta	June 7
2008	Alcan Dragon Boat Festival	June 21 & 22 Upcoming 2007 Festivals

2007	Alcan Sprint Regatta, False Creek	April 14
2007	Dash 4 Charity Race, Deep Cove	April 28
2007	FCRCC Regatta	May 12
2007	Alcan Regatta	June 2
2007	Alcan Dragon Boat Festival	June 16 & 17
2007	Harrison Hot Springs	July 21
2007	Taiwanese Festival	Sept 1 & 2
2007	Kelowna Dragon Boat Festival	Sept 15 & 16 Ready JET Go! Race Results

2007	Dash 4 Charity Race, Deep Cove	2nd Place, A Finals
2007	Alcan Sprint Regatta	5th Place, A Finals
2006	Kelowna Dragon Boat Festival	5th Place, Platinum Finals
2006	Vancouver Int'l Taiwanese Dragonboat Festival	5th Place, Group B Finals
2006	Fraser Valley Dragon Boat Festival	5th Place, Competitive Finals
2006	Alcan Dragon Boat Festival:	5th Place, Recreation B
2005	Vancouver Int'l Tawianese Dragon Boat Festival	3rd Place, Group C Final
2005	Kelowna Dragon Boat Festival	4th Place, Bronze Final A
2005	Alcan Dragon Boat Festival	4th Place Recreation A Tail Race
2004	Kelowna Dragon Boat Festival	4th Place Bronze Final A
2004	Vancouver Int'l Tawianese Dragon Boat Festival	4th Place, Group B Final
2004	Alcan Dragon Boat Festival	1st Place Recreation D Consolation

Vancouver Dragon Boating History

The Alcan Dragon Boat Festival was inaugurated in 1986 with the opening of Expo ’86. Since then, the festival has grown to become one of the largest and most competitive regattas worldwide. Dragon boat regattas have since developed throughout BC, including Victoria, Kelowna and Harrison Hot Springs.

The team’s participation in many exciting regattas throughout the province has greatly enhanced their performance and established ties within the local community. Ready JET Go’s strong commitment, excellent team work, and solidarity on the water creates an exciting and dynamic force which has become well respected throughout the Dragon Boat community of British Columbia.

JETAABC's Dragon Boat team practices on Tuesdays at 7:30 to 9PM, and Saturdays 8:30 to 10:00AM starting in early March and wrap up our season in mid-September after Kelowna Dragon Boat Festival. We meet 20 minutes before on-water time for stretches and warm-ups.

For more info about the team visit us at http://www.readyjetgo.ca/

If JET alumnis are interested in joining the team please contact Jane: dragonboat(at) jetaabc.ca or Nina at external (at) jetaabc.ca