An Inlet Spring Regatta WOODAL. They float too! (Photo: Jurgen Kaminski)

What’s a woodal!?

The Inlet Spring Regatta is unique in that we have carved wooden medals, that one of our fans dubbed in our first year, “a woodal." They are created by Beyond Mars Trophies. It features our logo, which is the kingfisher bird, and was created and gifted by First Nation artist, Glen Rabena.

Woodals are presented for first, second and third place in every race division of the Inlet Spring Regatta. Our divisions are named after birds of the Inlet: Kingfisher, Eagle, Osprey, Heron, Hummingbird, Hawk, Kingfisher, Eagle, Osprey, and Heron.

Please note that we do not announce our results right after each final race, so we hope you will stick around to accept your team’s winnings and pose for a photo against our natural backdrop of the mountains and water in front of the boat launch area adjacent to the gazebo and Rocky Point Pier.

“So well organized, from the parking attendants lining us up neatly in rows, the dock crew there to help new steers, the announcer and music, the photos, tent assignments all laid out, race mgmt, fun, fast-paced day, beautiful location and we won a lovely hand made wooden medal!! Well done Nothin’ Dragon!” - Heather Trenholm

Stay to collect your woodals and get a professional photo against our amazing backdrop of the inlet! (Photo: Joep Olthuis)

The Inlet Spring Regatta is set for Saturday, April 19 at Rocky Point Park, Port Moody.

The Inlet Spring Regatta is a prominent fixture opening the Dragon Boat Season. Nothin’ Dragon has been operating the event since 2018..

Nothin’ Dragon would like to thank K+S Potash Canada, a major sponsor each year of the event.

About the venue: Known as the City of the Arts, Port Moody is located in Metro Vancouver at the east end of Burrard Inlet and is bordered by Coquitlam on the east and south, and Burnaby on the west. The regatta venue, Rocky Point Park is known for its beautiful amenities, with The Boathouse Restaurant, Pajos Fish and Chips. and Rocky Point Ice Cream all within one to five minutes walking distance. The area is well-known for its four local breweries, also within short walking distance from the venue. More here.

About Nothin' Dragon Nothin’ Dragon is an energetic group of men and women who strive to achieve excellence in physical fitness by participating in recreational and competitive dragon boating. The club has been in existence since 1998; a motivated group, enjoying an active lifestyle in a friendly, supportive team setting, and contributing to the community by sponsoring, encouraging, and mentoring youth programs. Nothin' Dragon is a force that sees potential in every stroke of the paddle. nothindragon.org