North Coast Paddling Club finishes first and second in Olympia race
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 23, 2026, 2:46 AM
Last updated Jul 23, 2026
HockeyAt the 3rd Annual Dragon Boat Festival held on July 11 in Budd Inlet, Olympia, Washington, North Coast Paddling Club distinguished itself by competing against itself. Two teams, Coastal Reign and Coastal Lightning, represented the club in the finals for Division E, where Coastal Reign placed first and Coastal Lightning took second, finishing just 0.04 seconds behind. The race consisted of three qualifying heats before culminating in the final heat, also featuring teams from Portland and Seattle. Participants enjoyed favorable weather and improved water conditions compared to their previous race in Seattle. The next competition for the club is scheduled for the Paddle for Life race in Ridgefield, Washington on August 1.
- •North Coast Paddling Club raced at the Dragon Boat Festival on July 11.
- •Coastal Reign placed first, Coastal Lightning second in Division E.
- •The teams finished just 0.04 seconds apart in the final heat.
- •Favorable weather conditions contributed to the race's success.
- •The club’s next event is on August 1 in Ridgefield, Washington.
- 2:46 AMYahoo Sports — North Coast scores a win at Dragon Boat Festival in Olympia, Washington
"It was North Coast Paddling Club vs North Coast Paddling Club at the 3rd Annual Dragon Boat Festival in Budd Inlet in Olympia, Washington Saturday, July 11. And not surprisingly, North Coast Paddling Club came out the winner. Forty-four members of Clatsop County’s North Coast Paddling Club dragon boat team competed on two different teams, one named Coastal Reign and the other, Coastal ...
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