A family of passionate paddlers across South Australia — from metropolitan Adelaide to the Fleurieu Peninsula and the Limestone Coast. All ages from 9 up, all fitness levels, no experience needed.
Founded in 2016 by passionate dragon boaters, ACDC’s mission is to make dragon boating accessible to everyone. We offer multiple training sessions in each of our locations, from metropolitan Adelaide to the Fleurieu Peninsula and the Limestone Coast, and welcome paddlers of all levels and all ages from 9 years up.
With over 100 members, including families from regional areas, we are a close-knit and inclusive community where camaraderie is as important as competition — and we have a real passion for success. ACDC is very competitive at both State and National level: we train hard and race hard, but we’re equally famous for our social events and the sense of family our club is renowned for.
A member of Dragon Boat SA (DBSA) and the Australian Dragon Boat Federation (AusDBF).
The Dragon Pass is AusDBF’s free come-and-try program: unlimited sessions over 30 days, fully insured, at no cost. No experience, no fitness level, no equipment required.
Sign up online at acdcdragons.com/registration — $0.00, just basic contact details. Full insurance cover included.
Come to any session in any region on 30 days. We supply the paddle, life jacket, boat and laughter — you just bring a water bottle.
Convert to full membership and keep paddling — training, racing, and a very full social calendar await.
Just bring a water bottle, footwear and clothes you don’t mind getting a little wet.
Official fixtures are published on the Dragon Boat SA calendar at dragonboatsa.com — confirmed dates for the 2026–27 season will appear here.
Race days at West Lakes, sunset sessions on Hindmarsh Island, lake days at Bordertown, and everything in between.
Follow @acdcdragonfire for the latest photos and videos.
Joining ACDC makes you part of a 100-plus strong family of paddlers — and gives you a full season of coaching, training and racing.
Registration is completed through our online portal at acdcdragons.com/registration. As a DBSA member club, ACDC follows the governance frameworks of DBSA and AusDBF, with its own Constitution and Dress Code Policy.
Just bring a water bottle and your sense of adventure — we supply the paddle, the life jacket, the boat and the laughter.
Whether you want to try paddling, book a corporate team-building session, or just ask a question.
Dragon Fire — Christine Wood, President · 0419 835 358
Desert Dragons — Heather Graetz, President · 0409 499 754
Goolwa Dragons — Anne-Marie Kelly, President · 0402 214 469
Corporate bookings — Chris Wood · 0419 835 358
