THE HISTORY OF THE RED DRAGON CANOE CLUB

As found in newspapers


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Contents

Introduction - Please read

Last Updated April 8, 2021

Early Days

An Early History

Early days

Some old minutes excerpts

Clubhouse fires

Death of John MacLister

Canoeing Regattas

ACA Meet at Jessup Neck, NY- 1890

ACA News

Purchase of the Shipman Property

Edgewater Park

The Dragon's New Lair

Speedboat Racing at the Dragon

Beverly Yacht Club

Comets at the Dragon

Lightning Class

1940's events and regattas

1950's events and regattas

1960's events and Regattas

1970's events and Regattas

1980's events and Regattas

Other Stuff

A Few close calls and a Tragedy

People

Shad Dinner

Our resident ghost

National Champions

Reagan Lettter

Horse racing on the river??

History of the Comet Class

How we allowed women members.

The Red Dragon invites you to join us. We offer sailors affordable year round onsite boat storage and launching facilities. No need to trailor your boat every time you want to sail. Also, we have a mooring field for cruising boats. We have paddling trips for kayaks and canoes thru some of the local streams and many social functions including lawn concerts and dinners. Sailors and non sailors are always welcome to join. Club boats are available for qualified sailors who do not have a boat. For membership info CLICK HERE See you on the river!