Membership Information

Initial practices with Bay Area Dragons are FREE (all equipment is provided). We recommend becoming a member after trying out a few beginner practices and ask a coach if you are ready to attend the intermediate/advanced practices.

2025 Annual Membership (Jan - Dec)

• Membership:

  $185 new member to BAD

  $160 returning members (was a member in the past 2 years)

  $150 returning members early bird  - starts now till Jan 31.

• Students (up to college only):

  $140 new to BAD

  $120 returning rate till Jan 31.

  $100 returning student New Year weekend early bird special Jan 3-5 only.

Benefits of becoming a Member:

• Ability to attend Member/Advanced practices – typically on Tuesdays @ 6:30pm and Saturdays at 9:00am

• Ability to participate in dragon boat races and exclusive paddling boot camps

• Liability Insurance coverage

• Ability to reserve and paddle with the club-owned OC1 Outrigger canoes 7 days a week (Note: Available for active members who practice and race with BAD).

• Participate in exclusive member-only social events

• Help keep the club going so we can continue to offer free lessons and maintain the boats and equipment

• Support your local paddling community

• Stay healthy, get outdoors, meet fun new people, all for a cost much cheaper than your monthly gym membership!