The Thunderstrokers are a co-ed recreational crew comprised of paddlers ranging in age from 25 to 65 years old. Team members travel from Mission, Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Agassiz, Harrison and Hope to practice twice a week on beautiful Harrison Lake. The team works hard to raise individual fitness levels, to improve paddling techniques and to be competitive when racing but also put a high priority on having a good time together on and off the water. This season the Strokers are practicing Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings.

They plan to enter regattas in Port Moody, Whistler, Harrison, Victoria and Penticton. Anyone who enjoys being out on the water and likes to make new friends is welcome to come out and paddle with this crew. 

For more information contact Trisha Kjemhus at 604 869-5508 or Peter Bailey at 604 869-5688.

At Skaha Lake on a sunny July 3rd morning the ThunderStrokers dragon boat team paddled their way to victory in the annual Okanagan Super Sprints.  They set the pace in their first race, covering the 250 metre course in 1 minute 7 seconds.  That time stood as the fastest finish for the day.  Despite being 1 paddler short, the team brought home the grand prize in the mixed division - a case of wine donated by Lake Breeze Winery.

"We've got a strong team this year, and everybody has been working hard to improve their technique and endurance," captain Trisha Kjemhus said.  "It really shows when we go up against other teams."

The ThunderStrokers' next competition will be at the Harrison Lake Regatta on July 24th.  Teams from around the Province will race in this event hosted by the Fraser Valley Dragon Boat Club.