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For Guests and New Members

New to dragon boating? You can join up to three practices for free before deciding whether to become a member.

Before getting on the boat, all participants must sign the required waiver through DragonSports. Select "Portland Fire" in the team name list.

DragonSports Membership and Waiver

During the trial period, participants may join as provisional members and can practice up to three times without paying. After officially joining, each member must pay a one-time $40 fee to become a lifetime member of the DragonSports organization.

All participants are responsible for completing the required registration, signing the waiver, and reading and understanding the applicable safety information.

Training Location

1510 S Harbor Way, Portland, OR 97201


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The current membership fee is $100 per year, paid in two installments of $50 each: one from March to mid-June and one from mid-June to October.
Membership fees are used for:

  • Boat rental for training
  • Team uniforms for competitions
  • Team social and member activities
This yearly membership fee is separate from the one-time $40 DragonSports lifetime fee mentioned above.

For 2026, Portland Fire practices twice a week on the Willamette River.
Meeting Location:
1510 S Harbor Way, Portland, OR 97201

Practice Schedule

  • Sunday: 8:00–10:00 AM
  • Wednesday: 6:00–7:00 PM (Subject to change)
Please Note: Practices require at least 10–12 participants to proceed. If there are not enough people signed up, the practice may be canceled.

Please prepare appropriate clothing for the weather, such as waterproof or warm clothing, or sun protection. Please also keep a change of clothes and spare shoes in your car.

Please bring:
  • Gloves for paddling
  • A non-slip seat cushion for comfort
  • Shoes that can get wet
  • Drinking water
Equipment provided: DragonSports provides the dragon boats and life jackets for paddlers to use during practice.

Anyone aged 14 or older is welcome. All genders are welcome!

No. Competition participation is optional. You can enjoy practicing with the team without competing.

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