ZOOM with ADBA
WHEN: Monday, June 1, 2026 7:30-8:30 pm CDT
ROUNDTABLE TOPIC: Boat Maintenance
WHO: OPEN TO ALL –– Please share with your paddlers and teammates!!
What does it take to keep a dragon boat race-ready for decades? Join us for a roundtable discussion featuring two of the most influential figures in the sport:
- Mike Kerkmann, President of Pan American Dragon Boat and official manufacturer of BuK boats in North America
- Matthew Robert, co-founder of 22Dragons and veteran organizer of many annual festivals.
Questions to get us started:
- Do you have a structural mystery you can’t solve?
- Need advice on Fleet Logistics, storage or long-distance transport?
What questions do you want to ask? Bring them to this conversation! No question is too technical or too basic for this powerhouse duo!
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Your facilitator:
Ginny Moran, Minnesota Dragon Boat Club and ADBA 2nd Vice President
USDBF Level 2 coach and certified personal trainer
—–P.S. Mark your calendars for future sessions:
- September: “Anything Goes” Open Forum
- December: Winter Fitness for the Dragon Boater
Join in for an informal roundtable discussion with the members of the American Dragon Boat Association!
