Central Coast Dragon Boat Club member Dexter Rodak blitzed the field at the recent 2025 Australian Dragon Boat Championships held at the Sydney International Regatta Centre in Penrith.
Dexter, 16, was selected to represent Dragon Boat NSW in the Junior Open category and received a gold medal for 18U Mixed 20s 500m, silver medal for 18U Open 10s 500m and gold medal for Open 10s 1km Turn Race.
Member for Wyong and Minister for the Central Coast David Harris presented Dexter with the State Representative Award and Community Recognition Statement for his hard work and dedication in representing NSW.
For those thinking of trying a new sport in Spring, experience the fun of Dragon Boating at the Central Coast Dragon Boat Club with members ranging in age from 14 years up to 82.
The Come and Try – Learn to Paddle days, starting at 9am, will be held on September 14, 21 and 28 at Peel St, Toukley, next to Marine Rescue.
For more information email president.ccdbc@gmail.com
