MS. AMBER - Paddler

Passionate about gardening, cooking, and indigo dyeing, Amber loves anything that lets her work with her hands and create beauty. Since 2018, she’s found deep joy and strength in dragon boat paddling— she says there’s nothing like the rhythm, teamwork, and splash of water to clear the mind. When she’s not puzzling through a jigsaw or planning her next trip, she’s laughing over drinks with friends and soaking up the good moments.

MS. YELLOW - Paddler

Cassie first paddled in a dragon boat over 10 years ago while living in Halifax, NS. What started as a one-off event quickly turned into a love for the sport. After moving to Calgary, she missed being on the water—she is a Maritimer, after all—and was looking to meet new people. Joining a dragon boat team seemed like the perfect way to get both her water and people fix.

Welcome to the team!

MR. ORANGE - Paddler/Steers

Chris D: Human Male. Age: ~47 years. Height: 1.75 meters. Mass: 80 Kg. Range: Mostly northern latitudes. This curious creature is terrestrial, but has been observed floating and swimming in lakes, rivers and oceans throughout its range. First discovered on a Dragon Boat in 2022, it was only previously thought to be limited to kayak and lazy river travel. The primary motivation for Dragon Boat behavior appears to be social, although this energetic hominid requires exercise to remain competitive. Food sources include Chicken Wings, Tacos and Beer. Generally pleasant disposition

MS. MUSTARD - Paddler

This is Claudia’s fourth season paddling. She joined the team with Sib, and from the first paddle, they were hooked. When she’s not on the reservoir or training in the gym, Claudia is an avid traveller, both for work as well as often jet-setting home to visit her family in Germany, where she’s originally from.

MR. PORT - Paddler

After retirement, Conrad was eager to do something different to maintain his fitness and to meet new folks from all walks of life.  Dragon boat was his pick as he has always wanted to participate but life and his work always got in the way.. Conrad says the Dolls & Dudes team is a great mix!  Fun, witty and competitive when the time needed to be! He gives kudos to Annette, our coach, who he says has been a great motivator during the off season at maintaining our fitness and regularly gives feedback on paddling strategies during the regular season. Paddles up!  

MS. CORNFLOWER - Paddler

Meet Danielle (aka D, for short). She’s a healthcare worker and married mom of three. Some of her passions include live music, R&B nights (records and beer), kayaking, tending to her plants, and enjoying time with her favourite people both on and off the water. She’s been paddling with the Dolls since 2022, and and says its been an incredible experience - a super fun way to connect with others, stay active and challenge herself.

MS. FERN - Paddler

Meet Debby! She’s someone who lives for travel and a little bit of thrill! Whether it’s ziplining through trees or trying something wild on vacation. But at heart, she’s still a kid who loves Archie comics and never skips a good cartoon marathon! Debby has been paddling with the Dolls for four years and loves being out on the water with the team!

MS. MAGENTA - Paddler/Drummer

Jacqueline witnessed the birth of the Reservoir Dolls in 2018, and has been paddling with the team since! Outside of paddling, she is a dual ticketed tradesman and enjoys spending her time outdoors. When she’s not training with the team, you can find her in her garden! This season, Jacqueline is trying her hand at drumming for the ladies team for some of their races!

MS. LILAC - Paddler

Jen joined the Dolls in 2022, out of a desire to try something new and meet great people. When she’s not dragon boating, she can be found paddle boarding, hiking, camping or gardening.

MS. SANGRIA - Paddler

This is Jess’s second year paddling with the Reservoir Dolls. She is witty, logical, driven, and enjoys training with the team, both on the water and off!

Julie is happiest on the water. When she’s not on the reservoir, you can find her trekking around in her kayak.

This is Kari Lynn’s first year of dragon boating. She leads an active lifestyle, participating in various sports, and loves the challenge of learning something new and exciting. She looks forward to experiencing the festivals and being out on the water.

Welcome to the team!

Welcome to the team!

MS. EMERALD - Paddler

Kylie joined the Reservoir Dolls for the 2022 season. For someone afraid of water, she sure loves her water sports now. From air to water, it's all about the adrenaline for Kylie. As a busy wife and mother of two littles, nothing can describe the peace, calm and adrenalin out on the water with her team.

Welcome to the team!

Welcome to the team!

MS. SAPPHIRE - Paddler

When Paula joined Sistership Dragon Boat Team in 2017, she had not even heard of the sport before. What began as a new experience quickly became a lasting passion. Paddling has given her strength not only physically but mentally as well. Paula came aboard the Reservoir Dolls and Dudes in 2024 and looks forward to each stroke of the paddle, laughs with team mates and the gorgeous views along the Calgary reservoir.

MS. FROST - Paddler

Meet Phaustine! This is her 4th year paddling with the team. She joined for the challenge and stayed for the amazing teamwork and energy. When she’s not on the water, she works in healthcare and loves spending time outdoors. She’s looking forward to  making more waves with this awesome crew!

MS. TANGERINE - Paddler

Rita’s friends encouraged her to try dragon boat. She did and fell in love with it. She loves the social part, and she likes to learn new things and push herself.

MS. CRIMSON - Paddler

Sheila originally started training with the team before Covid but only started paddling in 2024. She’s always got a smile on her face and brings joy to the boat each practice and festival.

MS. PLUM - Paddler

This is Sib’s fourth season dragon boating. She stumbled upon this amazing sport by pure chance and is so happy and grateful that she did. Sib loves the mantra that “a dragon boat race is not won just by bodily strength but by a boat full of kind hearts racing towards that finish line with synchronicity”. The community spirit of the team keeps her in the sport and she hopes to be paddling for many years to come.

Welcome to the team!

MS. SCARLETT - Coach/Paddler

A busy mom with a passion for adventure, Stopa has been paddling for 7 years. Whether she's organizing practices, helping lead race day strategy, or cheering on her crews, she brings energy, dedication, and a deep love for the sport of dragon boating. Off the water, you’ll find her chasing new experiences and living life to the fullest with her little family — always up for the next challenge.

MS. AZURE - Paddler

Vicki joined the Dolls & Dudes in 2024. A dancer, she brings her grace and synchronicity into the dragon boat. Vicki’s warm and welcoming personality adds to the camaraderie on the team!

MR. BLUE - Paddler

For nearly 40 years, Wayne worked in Healthcare. The best job he have ever had. He says it worked because the people worked as a team.– and it’s the same in Dragon Boating. If the team works together we go straight and stay afloat. Wayne thinks we have an amazing team and we have fun. All who know Wayne know family is the most important thing in this world to him. It was family who got him to start Dragon Boating.