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Coastal Reign wins gold medal at Seattle dragon boat festival

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 2:47 AM

Last updated Jun 23, 2026

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Summary

The North Coast Paddling Club's dragon boat team, Coastal Reign, secured the Division D gold medal at the Seattle Flying Dragons Dragon Boat Festival on June 14. Competing amidst challenging conditions including high winds and obstacles, Coastal Reign successfully maneuvered through early setbacks to dominate the third and fourth heats. The festival hosted 36 clubs and over 1,000 paddlers across 67 teams, marking it as the largest dragon boat event in Washington state. Coastal Reign's next competition is scheduled in Olympia at the Port Plaza on July 11, 2026.

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By the Numbers

•Coastal Reign competed in Seattle on June 14, 2026.
•The team faced high winds and a sea plane during the race.
•They excelled and secured first place in heats three and four.
•More than 1,000 paddlers participated in the festival.
•The team's next race is in Olympia on July 11, 2026.

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2:47 AMYahoo Sports — Clatsop County dragon boat paddlers win gold in Seattle

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The North Coast Paddling Club’s (NCPC) dragon boat team, Coastal Reign, persevered through “high winds and sea planes” to win the Division D gold medal at the Seattle Dragon Boat festival race on Sunday, June 14. The Coastal Reign paddlers traveled to Seattle’s Lake Union on Saturday, June 13 to participate in the Seattle Flying Dragons Dragon Boat Festival. According to a press release, the ...
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