On Sunday 22nd March 2009 'Intrepid' was Blessed and welcomed by the people of Ballarat, family and friends of Dragons Abreast Ballarat, and other Dragons Abreast friends. It was a most moving ceremony, specially for the Angels Abreast families. The plaques on the bulwark of the boat were covered with sprays of flowers and each family representative unveiled the plaque of their loved one.
Buddhist monk blessing the boat
This precious picture of Pam Strange's Mother and Daughter, Pam is one of our most active participants in paddling.
Gabrielle Boerman, who brought Dragons Abreast to us in Ballarat, dotted the eye of the Dragon.
The Daughters of Glenda Fry, one of our Angels, with her plaque.
Ballarat Dragons Abreast have been so luck;y that one of our members is the well known talented local artist Pam Farey who volunteered to paint the head and tail for our new boat the Intreped. Pam is shown here with the vibrantly coloured head and tail which reflect the imagination and thought that Pam has been prepared to put into this important task. Pam has also designed a stunning stencil to put on our paddles.
Pam Farey with dragon head
close-up of dragon head
head and tail
our new boat (April 2008)
Training with Geelong Dragons Abreast
Abseiling at Pax Hill
Breakfast meeting at Pax Hill
Our first boat at Relay for Life
Margaret, Lynda, Jan and Elizabeth working on the sausage sizzle
A lesson in paddling at Cave Hill Creek.
At Geelong Fun Day. It was good experience and lots of fun.
Ballarat team at Lake Wendouree, our "Home" - there is water in the Lake now!
Chris our Angel, who spreads her motherly love over many children
On the Radio for Dragons Abreast Ballarat with Fran Jan and Lorraine
Jill and Kay enjoying Dragons Abreast Ballarat
Our new trailer has arrived!
I've included a few very sad pics of "Lake Wendouree" - our valiant Ballarat team is certainly challenged - but is hopefully finishing their boat & enquiring about paddles - somehow I think a rainmaker is a priority!
Ballarat Boatshed February 2007
