The Bay Area Dragons offer FREE dragon boat lessons every Saturday at 10:30 a.m. in Foster City. We provide the life jackets, paddles, boats, and expert coaching. A dragon boat is a 44 foot canoe that seats 20 paddlers.

We are at the Foster City Boat Park (see address and directions below) close to the parking lot next to the dog park area. Walk to the water. You will see friendly people and 2 large boats. Introduce yourself and ask for Alvin, Steve, or Andy.

Click here to download our flyer

Before stepping on our boats, you MUST read, fill out, and sign a waiver form.

Click here to download Adult waiver form
Click here to download Minor waiver form (under 18)

We are now on our off season practice schedule. 

Every Tuesday and Thursday:
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM for experienced paddlers 

Every Saturday:
9:00 AM for experienced paddlers
10:30 AM for novice and new paddlers (experienced paddlers are also welcome)

Foster City Boat Park
Bounty Drive at Foster City Blvd
Foster City, CA 94404

Map link here

From 101 going towards San Mateo:

• Take CA-92 RAMP EAST towards HAYWARD
• Take the FOSTER CITY BOULEVARD Exit
• Keep LEFT at the fork in the ramp Turn LEFT onto METRO CENTER BLVD
• Turn RIGHT onto FOSTER CITY BLVD
• Turn RIGHT onto BOUNTY DR
• Take the next LEFT into the Boat Park.

From 880 (East Bay) going towards Hayward:

• Take CA-92 RAMP WEST to SAN MATEO BRIDGE
• EXIT CHESS DR toward Foster City Blvd/E Hillsdale Blvd
• Turn RIGHT onto FOSTER CITY BLVD
• Turn RIGHT onto BOUNTY DR
• Take the next LEFT into the Boat Park.

1. Before stepping on our boats, you MUST read, fill out, and sign a waiver form.  Bring the signed waiver form to the practice site.

Click here to download Adult waiver form
Click here to download Minor waiver form (under 18)

2. Initial practices with Bay Area Dragons are FREE (all equipment is provided). If you want to continue to paddle with us, you must become a full member.  Current membership for 2008 is $120.

3. Practice rules:

• Avoid making noise (e.g. yelling stroke counts) before 10am.
• In the evening, finish practice before it gets dark.
• Keep the dock and dock area clean.
• Wear a personal floatation device (available at practice, or you may use your own).
• Avoid doing anything that can entice dogs to bark or jump in the water.
• Keep away from houses known to have dogs that bark and paddle away if a dog starts barking.
• Stay out of the main lagoon where the wind surfers are located.
• Do not splash people on shore.
• Finally, use common sense.

4. Unless otherwise noted, each paddler is responsible in paying for the designated race fee, travel, and accommodations when participating in a dragon boat race tournament.

Newcomers to dragon boat paddling are welcome to try out at no charge.  No experience is necessary and equipment is provided.  You probably want to bring drinking water and be aware that you are likely to be splashed with (salty) lagoon water.  

For any questions about practices, you may contact us by sending email to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it