FOR the MEMORIES
World Beat Dragon Boat Club is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization located in Salem, Oregon. It is operated by and supported by its community of dedicated paddlers, club members, volunteers, and sponsors. The Club is a member of the International Dragon Boat Federation (member of what, any accreditation??).
The Salem Multicultural Institute was founded in 1997 when two local moms with young daughters saw the need to create a positive, tangible response to growing concern about racial tensions in the area. This grass roots effort led to the inaugural Salem World Beat Festival in 1998 – a celebration of all the many cultures that make Oregon a wonderful place.
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YOU CAN PADDLE, TOO!
World Beat Dragon Boat Club is welcoming new paddlers! Learn more about what it’s like to join our Club. Learn more
DRAGON BOAT PADDLING IS FOR EVERYONE!
Based in Salem, Oregon, World Beat Dragon Boat Club welcomes adults age 18+ of all skill levels. We have four teams – open gender, women only, and cancer survivor teams.
Like blue jeans, apple pie, and Saturday morning cartoons, we are the real deal.
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