13th Annual ERDBA Indoor Paddling Regatta

Congratulations to 10 of our fellow teammates who raced at the 13th Annual ERDBA Indoor Paddling Regatta this past Saturday March 16th in New York City!  This year was DBCB's first appearance at this race and we're pleased to report we had a very good showing.  In every event our paddlers competed in, they won medals!

Paddlers:  Friso, Chris W., Nikki, Rachel, Sam W., Susie W., Sarah W., Mike Mu., Dave V., Alice I.
Supporters:  April (Friso), Ryan (Alice I.)

Team Medals:  

• In the Open 500m, our team (Alice I., Dave V., Mike Mu., Sam W.) won Bronze. 
• In the Women's 500m event, our team (Nikki, Rachel, Susie and Sarah) won Silver.

Individual Medals:  

• Senior 1000 m - Chris W. won Gold and Friso the Silver. 
• Senior 500 m - Chris W. won Gold and Friso the Silver. 
• Senior Women 500m and 250m - Nikki won Gold in both events.
• Collegiate 250 m - Mike Mu. and Dave V. won Silver in their weight classes. 
• Collegiate 500 m - Mike Mu. won Silver in his weight class.  Dave V. won Bronze in his weight class. 
• Collegiate 500 m and 250 m - Sam W. won Bronze in his weight class.  Note: Sam was the only High School competitor at the event but was raced in the Collegiate Division.

All in all, a great showing!  Attached is a team photo.

Rachel