Austcham Paddle Club
Dragon Boat
The heart of the club — race crews with consistent medal placements plus sessions built for newcomers. Twenty paddlers, one drum, full send.
Kallang Basin · Singapore · Est. 1988
Train Hard.
Play Hard.
Austcham Paddle Club is one of Singapore's longest-established paddling clubs — dragon boat, outrigger canoe and single crafts on Kallang Basin. All nationalities, all levels, ages 15 and up.
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The Sports
Pick Your Paddle Style
Three ways onto the water, one crew culture. Every discipline welcomes first-timers and race paddlers alike.
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Outrigger Canoe
Six-seat outrigger canoes trained off Sentosa, with change races around the region. Open-water paddling at its purest — swim test required.
Single Crafts
OC1 and small craft for paddlers who want solo time on the water — technique, fitness and quiet mornings before the city wakes up.
Land & Socials
Land training keeps the crews sharp; the social calendar keeps them together. We train hard, but we don't forget to play hard.
Why Austcham
Paddle, Party and Progress
Nearly four decades on Singapore's water — for new explorers and experienced paddlers alike.
World-Stage Crews
In 2024 our crew reached the grand finals at the IDBF Club Crew World Championships in Ravenna, Italy — with consistent medal placements at home.
Everyone Paddles
Total beginners share the boat with race crews. All nationalities, fitness levels and genders welcome — regular trial sessions make starting easy.
Since 1988
One of Singapore's longest-established paddling clubs, affiliated with the Australian Chamber of Commerce and racing at home and overseas ever since.
Get Fit and Get Lit
No matter what fitness goals you may have, we'll help you get there. That also applies to party fitness — we're an active bunch with monthly drinks and an active participant in IDBC (International Dragonboating Community) events!
Our Latest
Races
Singapore Dragonboat Festival
Austcham 10k Challenge
Club Crew World Championships
International Va'a Association World Sprint Championships
Hong Kong Around the Island Outrigger Canoe Race
Busan International
Singapore Ocean Cup
Signature Event · Singapore River
SDBA–AustCham 10km Challenge 2026
The long-distance classic we host with the Singapore Dragon Boat Association. Singapore's most challenging and rewarding paddle, welcoming regional and international teams alike! Enquire within. .
Reviews
Word From the Water
What paddlers say about training with Austcham on Google.
Danielle
Local Guide · Google Review
★★★★★
"Such an amazing team! Before I joined Austcham, I was not a very sporty person, but the team was so welcoming. There is a diverse mix of expats and locals, great team spirit, awesome fun on and off the water! For those wanting to try Dragon boating, Austcham is a fantastic team!"
Danielle
Local Guide · Google Review
Andrew
Google Review
★★★★★
"I joined the club 2 yrs ago with a few goals: lose weight, meet some new friends, have fun, and learn a new skill/sport. Austcham paddle club helped me achieve all of this. While there are Australian roots, the club is international in its membership base, family-oriented, but equally competitive for those seeking medals and heated competition, professional coaching and even international events. It's been a great choice for me and I would recommend the club and sport to anyone. Have a go!!!"
Andrew
Google Review
Ben
Google Review
★★★★★
"I never tried dragonboat before, and I'm glad I did it with Austcham! The team was welcoming and gave me lots of instruction so I could learn how to do it. There's a good balance of social fun and events and competition. I joined to try a new sport and have now been with the team for a few years - glad I found this quirky and fun group."
Ben
Google Review
Wendy
Local Guide · Google Review
★★★★★
"You definitely don't need to be Aussie to join Austcham Paddle Club 🦘 — most of us aren't! This club's a great balance for both the competitive type wanting to try a new sport 🥇, and those just in it for the social vibes and post-paddle BEERS 🍻. The crew's a fun mix of expats and local Singaporeans 🇸🇬, super welcoming and down-to-earth. It's chill, funny, and one of the most relaxed (but still VERY successful) communities in Singapore 😎🏆"
Wendy
Local Guide · Google Review
Membership
Pick Your Lane
One club, four ways in. Every membership unlocks the full Austcham experience — train, race, and play hard.
- Train without limits — every water session at Kallang and Sentosa, plus land training and fitness sessions.
- Race the calendar — entry to local and international races, with discounted race fees for members.
- Coaching that compounds — experienced coaches and personalised technique development at every level.
- Member-only socials — exclusive events and gatherings, the "play hard" half of the deal.
- Kit & partner perks — exclusive club and race apparel, plus discounts with club partners.
- A crew, not just a club — an international community with room to grow into leadership and coaching roles.
Annual
$600
Jan – Dec
- Full access to training sessions and races
- Exclusive member-only events
- Discounted race fees
- Exclusive club and race apparel
Quarterly
$200
Per quarter
- Full access to training sessions and races
- Exclusive member-only events
- Discounted race fees
- Exclusive club and race apparel
Affiliate Annual
$330
Per year
Outrigger only- Full access to training sessions and races
- Exclusive member-only events
- Discounted race fees
- Exclusive club and race apparel
Affiliate Quarterly
$140
Per quarter
Outrigger only- Full access to training sessions and races
- Exclusive member-only events
- Discounted race fees
- Exclusive club and race apparel
Student
Every membership benefit at student pricing — just bring a valid student ID.
$360/year
$120/quarter
Getting Started
How Do I Get Started?
- Sign up for a trial package — two dragon boat sessions.
- Select your plan and complete payment.
- Show up and get stuck in.
Training Times
Your Week on the Water
Dawn paddles, evening land sessions, weekend crews — find the sessions that fit your week.
- OC Outrigger Canoe · Sentosa
- DB Dragon Boat · Kallang
- Land Land Training
Mon
RecoveryTue
OC · 5:45–7:30am Land · 7–8pmWed
DB · 6:45–8amThu
OC · 5:45–7:30am Land · 7:30–8:30pmFri
RecoverySat
OC · 8–10am DB · 8–10amSun
DB · 8–10am OC · 4–6pm
Get in Touch
Come Paddle With Us
Tell us a bit about yourself and we'll point you at the next Newbie Day or the right session for your level.
Newbie FAQ
Before Your First Paddle
Everything first-timers ask us, there are no stupid questions.
I've never paddled before — can I join?
Absolutely. Most of our paddlers started with zero experience. All nationalities, fitness levels and genders are welcome (ages 15+), our coaches teach the basics from stroke one, and regular Newbie Days are built exactly for first-timers. Trial sessions are $25
How do I sign up for a session?
Start with the trial package — two dragon boat sessions. Send us the enquiry form or message us on WhatsApp and we'll point you at the next session.
Where do we meet?
Dragon boat sessions run from the Kallang Water Sports Centre, 10 Stadium Lane — a short walk from Stadium MRT. Outrigger sessions launch from Sentosa. Aim to arrive 10–15 minutes early so the crew hits the water on time.
What should I bring?
The training essentials:
- Big bottle of water
- Sunscreen
- Sporty clothes, a hat and flip-flops
- Change of dry clothes
Do I need to be able to swim?
For dragon boat, personal flotation devices are available, so confident swimming isn't a hard requirement. For outrigger, a swim test without a PFD is mandatory — be honest with yourself about your water confidence, and check the weather and tide forecast before sessions.
What does a session look like?
A group warm-up on land, technique work, then the bulk of the session on the water — around 1.5 to 2 hours all up, scaled to the crew on the day.
I'm a visiting paddler, can I join?
Yes, visiting paddlers are welcome to join our sessions. Just check our schedule and contact us to confirm availability.
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