Come Join Team Invictus!

Looking for a sport that combines fitness, friendship, teamwork and competition? Whether you're completely new to dragon boating or an experienced paddler seeking your next challenge, Invictus Dragon Boat Club welcomes you.

We are a friendly, inclusive and ambitious club based in Canberra, offering opportunities for people of all ages, backgrounds and fitness levels to get involved in one of the world's fastest-growing water sports. From social paddling and personal fitness goals to state, national and international competition, there is a place for everyone at Invictus.

Our Junior Program is open to paddlers aged 10 years and above, providing a fantastic opportunity for young people to build confidence, fitness, resilience and teamwork skills in a supportive environment.

Home of the current Australian National Team Head Coach - Deb Moran

More Than a Sport

At Invictus, dragon boating is about more than racing. It's about being part of a community that supports, encourages and celebrates one another both on and off the water.

Our club motto is inspired by the words of William Ernest Henley:

"I am the master of my fate, I am the captain of my soul."

These words reflect the resilience, determination and spirit that define Team Invictus.

Our Journey and Success

Since our establishment in March 2020, Invictus Dragon Boat Club has proudly represented Canberra at local, interstate and international events. In just a few short years, we have built a reputation for excellence, teamwork and a strong club culture.

Our members compete across a wide range of regattas each season, demonstrating the commitment and passion that make Invictus such a successful club.

Among our proudest achievements is our performance at the 2024 Australian Dragon Boat Championships, where our Premier/Senior A Women's crew won five Gold Medals and earned the title of Australian Champions across multiple events, including the 200m, 500m and 2km small boat categories.

The crew then travelled to Ravenna, Italy, to compete at the 2024 World Club Crew Championships, proudly bringing home two Silver Medals on the world stage.

Invictus members have also been selected to represent both ACT State Crews and the Australian National Team, "The Auroras", highlighting the talent, dedication and development opportunities available within our club.

Our Commitment

As a club, we are committed to:

• Providing every member with the opportunity to reach their full potential, both physically and mentally.
• Offering regular, structured training opportunities for paddlers of all abilities.
• Supporting and promoting dragon boating throughout the ACT.
• Developing competitive crews capable of performing at the highest levels of the sport.
• Creating opportunities for coaches and sweeps to further develop their skills and experience.
• Giving back to our broader community by promoting health, fitness and wellbeing while reducing barriers to participation.
• Fostering a culture of respect, inclusion, teamwork and lifelong friendships.

Opportunities to Compete

Invictus paddlers enjoy opportunities to participate in a wide range of events, including:

• Dragon Boat ACT regattas
• Regional NSW and interstate regattas
• AusDBF Australian Championships
• ACT State Team campaigns
• World Club Crew Championships
• The Annual China Tour
• The Ord River Marathon
• Pan Pacific Championships
• World Masters Games
• Other national and international racing opportunities

Why Join Invictus?

✔ Make new friends and become part of a supportive community
✔ Improve your fitness and wellbeing
✔ Learn new skills and challenge yourself
✔ Access pathways to state, national and international competition
✔ Experience the excitement of racing as part of a team
✔ Have fun both on and off the water

Be Part of the Journey

Want to see what life is like at Invictus?

Follow us on social media to keep up with race results, training highlights, member stories, community events and behind-the-scenes action.

If you have the drive to challenge yourself, the desire to be part of something special, and are looking for friendship, fitness and fun, then come and discover why Invictus is more than a dragon boat club — it's a team, a family and a community. 🚣‍♀️🚣‍♂️🏆