2025 Teams

Minocqua Dragon Boat Festival

/ 2025 Teams

Aspirus Water Dragons

The Aspirus Water Dragons includes Aspirus Health employees and their families from across our system. We’re beginners and we plan to showcase how a group of individuals from north central Wisconsin can come together for a terrific cause.

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Total Raised: $900

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Associated Money Dragons

Associated Money Dragons are bringing together expertise from across our company near and far to paddle together! At Associated Bank, we’re proud of our long legacy of service to our customers and communities. Proud sponsor of the Minocqua Dragon Boat Festival.

Division: Community Mixed

Total Raised: $900

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BJ's Sportshop

BJ’s Sportshop is back and better than ever! For our ninth year of competition, we have expanded our fun loving group of friends & family of BJ’s Sportshop. We can’t wait to get paddlin’ and defend our Gold Medal in the Community Division!

Division: Community Mixed

Total Raised: $900

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Be the One

We are a team of misfits made up of Aspirus Rhinelander Behavioral Health Associates and their friends and family. We are looking forward to spreading mental health awareness and rowing for a great cause

Division: Community Mixed

Total Raised: $900

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Blazing Paddles

Fire Fitness Camp Oshkosh is a vibrant community of fitness enthusiasts united by a shared passion for health, wellness, and teamwork. Based in the heart of Oshkosh, this dynamic group is dedicated to promoting an active lifestyle and fostering a sense of camaraderie among its members.

As they paddle together, they embody the spirit of unity, determination, and the joy of shared accomplishment.

Division: Community Mixed

Total Raised: $900

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Chicago Sirens

Unlike the Greek god, this team of Siren women causes destruction with their sweet paddling technique. Started in 2016 as part of the Greater Chicago Dragon Boat club, this women’s team is made up of local, national and international paddlers. These ladies show the strength and friendship that can be created from the sport of dragon boating.

Division: Club Women

Total Raised: $500

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Cornerstone Custom Builders

Cornerstone Custom Builders team bio coming soon!

Division: Community Mixed

Total Raised: $900

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Dragon Riders

Island City Dragon Boat Club Nonprofit Purpose: The Island City Dragon Boat Club, Inc. is dedicated to teaching and training adult and youth athletes from the greater Minocqua area and surrounding counties in the sport of dragon boat paddling and dragon boat racing.

The future of dragon boating is bright with this youth team in the Lakeland area. With help from the Island City Dragon Boat Club, this young group of dragons was “hatched” in 2022. This mixed youth program is based in Minocqua, Wisconsin, and is coached by Mike Mondrall. This team is excited to roar with the dragons.

Division: Youth Junior (Under 18)

Total Raised: $900

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Dragon Warriors

We are a group of women who paddle together and practice for races. We welcome people with varied levels of experience. Our "seriously fun" team takes pride in our camaraderie. Dragon Warriors enjoys the sport of dragon boating in the beautiful Northwoods.

Division: Club Women

Total Raised: $800

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Fiery Fresh

Fiery Fresh is made up of friends and family of T.A. Solberg Co., Inc.

Division: Community Mixed

Total Raised: $900

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Fire & Smoke

Kindly sponsored by Wisconsin Waterjet, we are a collection of amateur dragon boat enthusiasts. We paddle for fun once a year enjoying the camaraderie and competition for a good cause.

Division: Community Mixed

Total Raised: $800

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First Paddle

Generously sponsored by the Bird Team from First Weber and the First Weber Foundation, "First Paddle" is a group of people who simply love dragon boating. Hailing from all over the state, this will be our "First" time paddling together.

Division: Community Mixed

Total Raised: $1125

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Flying Ears

The Flying Ears are from DeKalb Illinois. We have reorganized after the covid situation after losing several paddlers.

Division: Club Mixed

Total Raised: $600

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Indy Surviveoars - Fire

The Indy SurviveOars (INSO) is Central Indiana’s 1st and Only Breast Cancer Dragon Boat Team. The team was founded in 2007, in Indianapolis, Indiana and is in their 18th season and we are excited to be here in Mincoqua, experiencing our first Mincoqua Festival.

The team has approximately 80 active paddlers ranging in ages from 32-77, who attend practices on Geist Reservoir and participate in 4-5 races per season, traveling throughout the MidWest, Canada and Florida. The Indy SurviveOars team is noted for their unique team jerseys and paddles – symbolizing the greatest spectacle in racing – the Indianapolis 500! The Indy SurviveOars placed in the top 20 BCS teams throughout the world at the latest IBCPC dragon boat festival held in New Zealand in 2023 and placed 2nd at the 2024 inaugural CanAM Club Crew Championships in Welland, Ontario..

The Indy SurviveOars team serves as a physical support group for those affected by Breast Cancer. Some team members are in active treatment for their breast cancer and others longer survivors – but all continue to get healthy in their participation with the team. Indy SurviveOars mission is through the sport of dragon boat racing offers hope, inspiration and camaraderie to Breast Cancer survivors focusing on health and physical activity.

Division: Club Survivor

Total Raised: $600

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Indy Surviveoars - Force

The Indy SurviveOars (INSO) is Central Indiana’s 1st and Only Breast Cancer Dragon Boat Team. The team was founded in 2007, in Indianapolis, Indiana and is in their 18th season and we are excited to be here in Mincoqua, experiencing our first Mincoqua Festival.

The team has approximately 80 active paddlers ranging in ages from 32-77, who attend practices on Geist Reservoir and participate in 4-5 races per season, traveling throughout the MidWest, Canada and Florida. The Indy SurviveOars team is noted for their unique team jerseys and paddles – symbolizing the greatest spectacle in racing – the Indianapolis 500! The Indy SurviveOars placed in the top 20 BCS teams throughout the world at the latest IBCPC dragon boat festival held in New Zealand in 2023 and placed 2nd at the 2024 inaugural CanAM Club Crew Championships in Welland, Ontario..

The Indy SurviveOars team serves as a physical support group for those affected by Breast Cancer. Some team members are in active treatment for their breast cancer and others longer survivors – but all continue to get healthy in their participation with the team. Indy SurviveOars mission is through the sport of dragon boat racing offers hope, inspiration and camaraderie to Breast Cancer survivors focusing on health and physical activity.

Division: Club Survivor

Total Raised: $600

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Island City Mixed - Wake My Day

Island City Dragon Boat Club, founded in 2016, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to teaching and training both adult and youth athletes in the exhilarating sport of dragon boat paddling and racing. Newly formed in 2023. A group of men committed to learn the sport of dragon boat racing join up with Island City women. They are looking to make new memories at their 3rd appearance at the Minocqua Festival. Coach by Mike Mondrall.

Division: Club Mixed

Total Raised: $600

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Island City Women - Perfect Catch

Founded in 2016 and based in Minocqua, Wisconsin, the Island City Dragon Boat Club is a nonprofit organization dedicated to teaching and training both adult and youth athletes in the exhilarating sport of dragon boat paddling and racing.

We welcome paddlers from the greater Minocqua area and surrounding counties, fostering a supportive and energetic community built on teamwork, fitness, and competitive racing.

Our club is made up of multi-generational members—fun-loving, active individuals with a shared passion for the sport. Under the expert guidance of Coach Mike Mondrall, we train hard, race hard, and always keep it fun, creating unforgettable memories on and off the water.

Whether you're a seasoned paddler or curious to try a new competitive sport, there's a place for you in our boat!

Division: Club Women

Total Raised: $600

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LaCrosse Mississippi Sisters

LaCrosse Mississippi Sisters Formed in 2013, this sisterhood of cancer survivors has paddled in local, regional and worldwide festivals. We are preparing for the International Breast Cancer Paddlers Commission Festival in France in August 2026. The team's debut at this festival was in 2018. Minocqua has been a team favorite ever since. We paddle to honor those who cannot and in support of each other - both on and off the water.

Division: Club Survivor

Total Raised: $500

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Make A Hole

This is our opportunity to move out of the stresses and rigors of Military life, culture of discipline and have some much needed excitement . When you see us paddling your way "MAKE A HOLE"! Soldiers on Sleds is always looking for an opportunity to help relieve the stressors that contribute to PTSD. Welcome us, some of America's finest! Cheer us on as we glide by. But don't blink an eye or you'll miss us.

Division: Community Mixed

Total Raised: $1000

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Motley Crew

Team Motley Crew is from Racine, Wisconsin and is part of Racine Dragon Boat Club. This team has been around for almost 20 years and has evolved greatly over that time. We are a mixed crew of people of different backgrounds and walks of life. We love the sport, we love each other, and we love the greater Dragon Boat community.

Division: Club Mixed

Total Raised: $500

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Off in the Woods...

Formerly strangers, we are now a group of friends and neighbors from all walks of life who found one another through the good fortune of falling in love with the beautiful Northwoods. We need no help in finding a reason to gather together to have fun or to support a good cause, and the Festival gives us reasons for both. What we lack in experience, we make up for in enthusiasm!

Division: Community Mixed

Total Raised: $1450

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Off the Edge

Off the edge is an all-women's team from Minnesota. We call White Bear Lake our home. We have a wide range of ages and professions, but all come together in our common love of paddling! we are happy to participate in your festival again!

Division: Club Women

Total Raised: $

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Pink Paddling Power

The mission of the Pink Paddling Power Dragon Boat Team is to provide an opportunity for education about Breast Cancer Survivorship, and training and competition in the sport of Dragon Boat Racing. The Pink Paddling Power Dragon Boat Team and its members will serve to support and promote the recreational and health benefits of Dragon Boat racing for Breast Cancer Survivorship.

Division: Club Survivor

Total Raised: $500

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SLAP Dragons KC

SLAP Dragons KC is a newly formed mixed team in the Kansas City area. SLAP stands for Sounds Like a Plan, because we are always planning for our next adventure. Our Motto is Fun, Friends, Family Fierce!

Division: Club Mixed

Total Raised: $600

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Sea Merchants

Sea Merchants is made up of friends and family of T.A. Solberg Co., Inc.

Division: Community Mixed

Total Raised: $

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TEAMSurvivor Madison

TEAMSurvivor Madison is a non-profit organization that provides free or low cost fitness activities for women with a past or present diagnosis of cancer. Our programs are geared to all levels of fitness and we welcome women of all ages with all types of cancer. TEAMSurvivor Madison’s programs and activities offer opportunities for women to reclaim their fitness, gain a sense of accomplishment, build a social support system and achieve renewed comfort with their bodies and their health.

Our team has been dragon boating since 2003 and we are proud to show the face of cancer survivorship.

Fitness - Friendship - Fun!

Paddles Up!

Division: Club Survivor

Total Raised: $650

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