Houston Heat made the journey up north for the 2nd Annual Dallas AAPI Heritage and Dragon Boat Festival on May 18th, and it was a day to remember!
The team arrived to warm, muggy weather and a race site whipped with winds at 10–15 mph, with gusts reaching over 25. The skies were overcast, the water choppy, and the whitecaps never stopped rolling. Despite the intense conditions, it was a successful event for the team. HH made it into the grand final and proudly brought home bronze in the competitive division! We also made it all the way to the final knockout round, racing back-to-back-to-back and holding strong right up to the very end.
Huge congratulations to all our paddlers who competed! Newer members added their first or second race to their journey, and our seasoned paddlers got to test their grit in some of the tougher conditions we’ve faced this season. The spirit, teamwork, and determination on display made us incredibly proud.
Onward and upward, Houston Heat! Let’s keep racing, keep growing, and always bring the fire. 
