August 13, 2026

Mackay Paddlers Head To France For International Festival

The Dragons Abreast Mackay Inc. team. Photos supplied  

24 Paddlers from Dragons Abreast Mackay (Dragon Boat Team) are heading to Aix-le-Bains in the French Alps to participate in the upcoming International Breast Cancer Paddlers Commission Festival alongside 4500 participants from all around the world.

Members of Dragons Abreast Mackay (Dragon Boat Team) recently met with Russell King (Treasurer) of RSL Mackay Sub Branch Inc. to collect beautiful commemorative pins that RSL donated for the team to wear on their hats in France to honour the connection between the Australian and French Troops during wartime.  

After the festival some members will visit French Battlefields and Memorial Sites to pay their respects. Lest We Forget.

Russell King Treasurer RSL Mackay Sub Branch Inc and Tania Mitchell Treasurer of Dragons Abreast Mackay Inc.

Club representative said, “Dragons Abreast Mackay are very appreciative of our wonderful Uniform Sponsors, Joyce Mechanical Services, Rimex, The Creperie Restaurant, Blucher Family and Complete Parts and Equipment.  The team are fit andready to compete thanks to Evoke Fitness.

“We are all proud to be representing the great Mackay community on the World Stage and will wear our kit with so much pride whilst promoting our beautiful part of the world.”

Contributed by Janelle Moran