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Dragon boat season starts on North Island

Port Hardy group hit the water for first practice last week
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The dragon boat season in Port Hardy started Thursday when about 20 people came to the first Warriors practice of the year

The dragon boat season in Port Hardy started Thursday when about 20 people came to the first Warriors practice of the year, launching from the Quarterdeck marina. The team will practice on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6 p.m, starting March 23 and meeting at the Sea Plane dock beside the Glen Lyon Inn. For those who are new to the sport, now is the time to get out on the water, said organizers, who also said this time of year they start with with technique and building endurance. For more information, including what to wear to practice, call Cora Nelson at 250-230-4227.