About
Meet the team behind the dragon boat and find out more about our club.
Who are the Bourne Water Dragons?
We’re a dragon boating team for cancer survivors based in Bournemouth. We were set up in May 2019 by four people who shared a desire to make the exhilarating sport of dragon boating accessible to ALL cancer survivors.
What do we do?
We run a club that practices and participates in dragon boating events across the UK and Europe. But what we really do is provide an environment for cancer survivors to enjoy sports with like minded individuals to aid their recovery.
Our mission
We aim to support anyone who has been affected by cancer by creating a mutually friendly and empathetic environment for individuals to enjoy themselves and stay active.
The Bourne Water Dragons are made up of fantastic individuals of all ages and backgrounds, and we welcome everyone to get involved in our club in either a small or large way.
Susan Steam
Susan’s lifelong passion for sport has taken her from county athletics and youth work in London to teaching in Florida and even carrying the Olympic Torch in 2012. Now back in Bournemouth, she’s found new joy and focus with the Bourne Water Dragons, embracing camaraderie and the thrill of dragon boat racing.
Ian Stephenson
Having been a member of the Bourne Water Dragons for a good while now, Ian was delighted to take on the challenge of Chairman for such a worthy course. He has always enjoyed the fitness aspect of life; add fun, laughter and a great team and we are sorted! Ian's principal interests include skiing, walking the dog, horses and of course, Dragon Boats.
Peter Thorne
Peter is one of many men diagnosed with Breast cancer. Unusual, you might think, but there are many men with Breast cancer. The latest figures shown were around 55,000 women, and 370 men are diagnosed with breast cancer every year. Peter is another valued member of the BWD.
What is dragon boating?
Dragon boating is an exciting and fast growing water sport that originated from China. It’s a fun activity that anyone can take part in with other team members, either just for fun or in competitive races across the country.
Thank you to our sponsors
Dragon boating news & events
Read up on some of the latest news and events relating to dragon boating and any announcements we’ve made related to our club.
Bourne Water Dragons
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