About Us

We are the Adelaide Combined Dragon Boat Club — all about paddling, fun and fitness.

Founded in 2016 by passionate dragon boaters, our mission is to make dragon boating accessible to everyone across South Australia. We offer multiple training sessions in each of our locations, ranging from metropolitan Adelaide to the Fleurieu Peninsula and the Limestone Coast, and we 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.

Our Governance

As a member of Dragon Boat SA (DBSA), ACDC incorporates the governance frameworks of our peak bodies — DBSA and the Australian Dragon Boat Federation (AusDBF) — and maintains its own Australian Sports Commission-aligned Constitution and policies.

We proudly support Pride in Sport, Play By The Rules and Good Sports.

Ready to try?

Free for 28 days with a Dragon Pass — no experience needed.