A new dragon boat club that has started in the Blue Mountains has received a boost with a grant recommended by Federal Member for Macquarie Susan Templeman.

Blue Mountains Dragon Boat Club started in 2020 and by early this year had more than 80 expressions of interest from prospective members, so was affiliated with the Western Region by Dragon Boats NSW.

“The club has purchased some equipment and plans to buy more, so members can paddle on Wentworth Falls Lake,” Ms Templeman said.

“The aim of the club is to provide “fun, fitness and friendship” for its members, and participate in the wider dragon boat community.

“I had a chance to see the Mountain Dragons’ boat earlier this year – called Yo Banfa - and it’s a beauty!

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