Houston Heat had an incredible weekend at the 3rd Annual AAPI Heritage & Dragon Boat Festival, and we could not be more proud of everyone who represented the team!

A huge congratulations to Jelly Beans, our team made up of youth paddlers and newer paddlers, for bringing home Bronze in the Corporate/Community Division! What makes this achievement even more impressive is that Jelly Beans battled their way into the Grand Final with only 16 paddlers — showing determination, teamwork, and heart every stroke of the way.

Congratulations as well to Houston Heat for earning Bronze in the Competitive Division! Out of 16 club teams, Houston Heat fought their way onto the podium against strong competition and showcased the grit and teamwork that defines our club.

This was a huge achievement for everyone who attended and represented Houston Heat. A special thank you to our coaches, paddlers, and supporters who showed up, gave their time and energy, and helped make this weekend such a success.

We are proud of the effort, the spirit, and the teamwork shown by all. Keep building, keep growing, and keep paddling forward!

Our 1st Texas Dragon Boat Spring Clinic hosted by Houston Heat was a huge success this past weekend!

With up to 7 boats on the water, 6 elite coaches, and around 130 paddlers in attendance, the energy was incredible from start to finish. The weather showed up for us, and so did all of you.

Paddlers had the chance to learn from rotating coaches, gain insight during the Q&A session, and see frame-by-frame feedback through video review — and most importantly, everyone brought great attitudes and a willingness to grow.

A big thank you to all of our coaches, steers, volunteers, and every paddler who came out and made this clinic such a memorable experience. Events like this are only possible because of the community behind them.

We’re so proud of what we built together this weekend — and we hope this is just the beginning.