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Breast cancer survivors in Vancouver are finding strength, community, and athletic identity through competitive dragon boating. The Catch-22 Ospreys team just won gold at their local Paddle for Life event, proving that life after cancer can be powerful.
A dragon boat team of breast cancer survivors just launched their biggest fundraiser yet, pledging $150,000 for local cancer research while bringing patients, doctors, and researchers together. They're proving that the fight against cancer doesn't end with survival.
A Seattle dragon boat team made entirely of cancer survivors just qualified for the world championships in Taiwan. These women went from never being athletic to competing on the international stage.
Hong Kong is throwing a 13-day summer festival to celebrate half a century of international dragon boat races, complete with cultural events, virtual reality experiences, and citywide deals. The Tourism Board hopes the golden anniversary will bring visitors together for one of the city's most colorful traditions.
Over 220 teams from 16 countries descended on Hong Kong's Victoria Harbour this weekend for the 50th anniversary of the city's International Dragon Boat Races. The milestone celebration drew thousands of cheering spectators to watch paddlers race across the iconic waterway.
Susan Benjamin, 85, found her "floating sisterhood" paddling with New Jersey's first dragon boat team for breast cancer survivors. The Machestic Dragons turn recovery into exhilaration, proving there's vibrant life after diagnosis.
Six people, including young children, made it home safely Thursday night after firefighters rescued them from a recreational boat that caught fire near a Louisiana boat launch. Quick thinking and rapid response turned a scary situation into a story with a happy ending.
A Great Lakes boating family is doubling donations to a Michigan marine trades scholarship, turning $5,000 in community gifts into $10,000 for future boat builders. The fund honors a legendary craftsman who built over 1,400 sailboats and never turned down a student.
When a sailor's boat flipped in rough waters near Tampa's Davis Islands, two boaters didn't hesitate to jump into action. Their quick thinking and hour-long rescue effort brought him safely back to shore.
A self-taught builder just proved you don't need to be rich or an expert to travel sustainably. He sailed his homemade solar-powered boat hundreds of miles to France without spending a dime on fuel.
When a fishing boat slammed into rocks during rough seas Saturday night, Gloucester's emergency teams pulled off a textbook rescue. Both crew members walked away without a scratch.
Some of America's most unforgettable destinations require a ferry ride, kayak trip, or seaplane journey to visit. These five boat-only landmarks offer pristine beauty and history without the highway crowds.
Two people clinging to a piling after their boat overturned off Ocean City were rescued by quick-thinking firefighters and are now safe. The April 18 rescue shows how emergency responders turn dire moments into second chances.
When a 30-foot boat became trapped on rocks off the Maine coast with waves crashing over it, multiple fire departments coordinated a dramatic nighttime rescue to save an injured boater. The successful operation showcased how technology and teamwork saved a life in dangerous conditions.
Marine biologists and boat owners in Sydney Harbour are teaming up to save a dying seagrass species using floating moorings that don't disturb the ocean floor. The innovative project could restore critical habitat for baby fish while capturing carbon in one of Australia's busiest waterways.
When seven friends found themselves clinging to life jackets in choppy Florida waters after their boat sank on Memorial Day, a passing boater pulled them all to safety just before sunset. Despite the terrifying 30 minutes in the water, the group says they're already planning their next trip.
When a fishing boat started going under in rough waves on Lake St. Clair, a charter captain spotted the trouble and raced to help. All three boaters made it safely to shore thanks to his quick thinking.
When a boat capsized on the Detroit River, two quick-thinking boaters didn't hesitate to pull all four people to safety. Thanks to their action and a swift Coast Guard response, everyone made it home that day.
A 200-year-old maritime company is launching electric boats that slash offshore wind farm costs by up to 70% while eliminating fuel emissions entirely. The technology could save operators nearly $2 million annually per vessel.
Indian farmers are turning to dragon fruit as a climate-smart crop that needs little water, produces for 20 years, and meets rising demand from health-conscious consumers. What started as an exotic import is now a homegrown success story reshaping farms across Gujarat, Karnataka, and Maharashtra.
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