They are golden.
The Squamish Dragon Boat Association women's team Chawanda raced over the weekend at the 20th annual Nanaimo Dragon Boat Festival.
Chawanda won a gold medal in a closely contested battle in Division C, spokesperson for the association Cathie Greenlees said in an email.
(Greenlees also works in the sales department at The Squamish Chief.)
This is the third race this year this team has medalled in. The next race will be at the Harrison Dragon Boat Festival in two weeks, followed by the Steveston Dragon Boat Festival
The team is always looking for racers and invites anyone interested to join them on the dock at the Cattermole Slough three times a week.
They paddle on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:45 p.m. and Sundays at 3:45 p.m.
Find out more on the Squamish Dragon Boat Association Facebook page.
