The Hunter River Dragons have come away with three podium finishes from the recent Pearl River Regatta at Forster.
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Dragons teams finished runners-up in the 2 kilometre paddle on Saturday, then the 200 metre sportswomen 20s followed by the women's 10s on Sunday.
In a successful weekend, three Dragons were also named in NSW teams to compete in Adelaide this week at the national titles.
They are Karen Montgomery and Michelle Thomas in the women's As and Meghan Gayford in the women's Bs. All three received support from Maitland City Council to allow them to compete at the titles.
Hunter River Dragons media officer Irene Hemsworth said the club was able to field their own men's 10s team for the first time.
"They acquitted themselves well for their first regatta paddling together," Hemsworth said.
Hemsworth said the competition was the first as a club for two years owing to COVID and the bushfires.
"We're now looking forward to maybe winning at the next regatta at Urunga," she said.
People interested in joining the Hunter River Dragons can contact them via their Facebook page or call 0487 274 430 for information.
