CYSM Sea Dragons
We’re a Melbourne-based dragon boat team based at Docklands—proudly inclusive, welcoming, and driven by a love of culture, fitness, and teamwork.
Since first competing at the Melbourne Dragon Boat Festival in 1985, we’ve grown into a strong, competitive crew that trains hard and races harder—while still keeping things fun and social.
From local regattas to State and Australian Championships, and even the international stage, we’re always ready to represent and perform.
OUR VISION:
To be recognised as the dragon boat club of choice in Victoria by fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment, and inspiring our members to be the best they can be.”
OUR MISSION:
Our mission is to create a fun and hardworking environment where newcomers and members can contribute to the club’s continued growth and success.
OUR VALUES:
Respectful - The Club, The Crew, The Paddler
Caring - Look after each other
Responsible - Be prepared for training and competitions
40 Years of History
Forty years of paddles striking water, laughter echoing across Docklands, and dreams forged into gold. From humble beginnings to the world stage, CYSM Sea Dragons has grown as one family—fierce, fun, and forever united. This is our story. This is our legacy. Paddle on with us
Featured on ABC!
Did you know our club was featured on ABC’s Play On series (Season 2, Episode1)?
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Posted by Facebook on Friday, December 5, 2014
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Dragon Boat Bootcamp
Ready to Go the Distance?
Join a free, 3-week bootcamp taking you from a motivated beginner to racing 3.5km in a competitive crew.
This offer is only for non-members and people who have not previously signed up for Dragon Pass
Come & Try
We offer 1 month trial membership and invite you to come paddle with us on a Saturday of your choice at Docklands!
Chinese Youth Society of Melbourne
The CYSM Sea Dragons is a sporting team of the Chinese Youth Society of Melbourne, who are headquartered in Blackburn North. The CYSM is a non-profit youth society which promotes and celebrates all aspects of Chinese culture through participation in traditional activities. Through soccer, lion dancing, dragon dancing and folk dancing, they provide a centre that fosters friendship, teamwork and a sense of community. CYSM provides support to the Sea Dragons through equipment funding and cultural liaison and in return, members are encouraged to volunteer and participate in activities hosted by the society.
