Be Motley
Welcome to Motley Crew dragon boat team – straight out of Racine, Wisconsin! We are part of the Racine Dragon Boat Club and have been around since the early 2000’s.
We enjoy paddling and racing dragon boats, but our team camaraderie is where some say – It’s at!
Motley Crew Dragon Boat team is Racine’s longest tenured mixed crew dragon boat team. We are part of the Racine Dragon Boat Club (RDBC). Members of Motley Crew started out in Racine’s Great Midwest Dragon Boat Festival, which spanned over the years of 2004 – 2010. More info about the event can be found here:
https://racinerotary.org/positive-stories/rotary-dragon-boat-races
While the Rotary Dragon Boat races in Racine no longer exist, Racine Dragon Boat Club and team Motley Crew are still strong. The Crew formed in 2007, around the time RDBC also evolved.
Initially, Motley Crew competed in Oshkosh, Wisconsin’s yearly dragon boat festival, which was routinely held in September of each year. Over the years, Motley Crew grew in team numbers, weekly practice sessions, and started competing across the greater Midwest.
The Crew has raced in Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky and South Carolina – earning bronze, silver, and gold medals. In 2024, the team secured a gold medal in Milwaukee races and gold and silver medals in Minocqua. In addition to paddling, we gather for activities off the water, such as social, friendly events, and/or volunteer events. The coaches are not sure if the Crew likes the sport or the team camaraderie, which is a good problem to have!
Where can you find Motley Crew?!? Below are a few of the areas/events you can find us in and around the Racine community.
Want more information? Send an e-mail to info@motleycrewracine.com.