http://www.ibcpc.com/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.ibcpc.com en-us Tue, 21 Apr 2026 23:21:06 +1200 Rocketspark http://www.ibcpc.com/blog/post/163302/croatias-story/ A New Era of Strength, Sisterhood, and Global PresenceDragonboat Klub Zadar has come a long way since its formation, transforming from a small group of brave beginners into a vibrant, confident, and internationally connected BCS team. What began in 2022 as a bold idea has now become one of Croatia’s most uplifting stories of resilience, teamwork, and community.Today, the team stands proudly as Croatia’s first and pioneering BCS dragon boat club, continuing to grow in both numbers and spirit.... Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.ibcpc.com/blog/#post163302 http://www.ibcpc.com/blog/post/163300/from-the-presidents-desk/ Greetings everyone,I am absolutely delighted to share just how positively our refreshed newsletter has been received. Our latest edition achieved a 63% open rate—an extraordinary result compared with the typical 20–30% engagement for newsletters like this. This tells us something important: you are listening, you are engaged, and you value staying connected. Thank you for that.As many of you will notice, this edition contains a substantial amount of information, particularly r... Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.ibcpc.com/blog/#post163300 http://www.ibcpc.com/blog/post/163303/pink-phoenix/ First BCP Team in the United States Celebrates 30 Season.  Submitted by Meg Kilmer, 2026 President, Pink Phoenix Dragon Boat TeamIn 1997, our founders chose a name that symbolized hope: the pink ribbon of breast cancer awareness and the phoenix rising from the ashes. As Pink Phoenix begins our 30th season on the Willamette River, our hope is renewed and we recommit to our mission - to empower breast cancer survivors through the sport of dragon boating.We aren’t just celebrating at ho... Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.ibcpc.com/blog/#post163303 http://www.ibcpc.com/blog/post/163301/lindas-coaching-tips/ We all know that how we are training and the coaching that you are receiving is on the right track. It now comes down to how much you want to become better, what you want to achieve. Ultimately though it is about individual growth and teamwork. So, here are some reminders of what we have been learning and how to improve on what we are doing.To enhance paddling skills, it is essential to comprehend the integration of body mechanics, blade mechanics, and stroke mechanics. This understanding is cru... Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.ibcpc.com/blog/#post163301 http://www.ibcpc.com/blog/post/163305/ibcpc-festival-update/ The 2026 IBCPC Participatory Dragon Boat Festival will take place from August 24 to August 30, 2026, in Aix-les-Bains, France, on the shores of Lake Bourget. The Congress part of the festival is specifically to be held in the Cinema Complex, Aix les Bains on the 27th August 2026.The IBCPC 2023 Constitution/By Laws can be found on the IBCPC website under documents/governance. The updates that were voted on at the 2023 Congress were added to be current from May 1st, 2023. For transparency and refe... Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.ibcpc.com/blog/#post163305 http://www.ibcpc.com/blog/post/163304/previvor-feedback/ Understanding Community Perspectives.  Following our recent webinars exploring whether previvors should be included within the Breast Cancer Paddler (BCP) category—and whether this topic should be brought forward for discussion at the next IBCPC Congress—we have been deeply moved by the thoughtful, candid, and generous feedback shared by our national representatives, regional coordinators and the wider community of breast cancer paddlers.  Many shared this informatio... Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.ibcpc.com/blog/#post163304 http://www.ibcpc.com/blog/post/163306/lymph-nodes-article/ Respectfully reviewed by Meri Gibson.  I read this article with great interest as removal of lymph nodes can be very polarising or, in some cases, thought to be lifesaving. Below is my Executive Summary of this article:Traditional Practice vs. Emerging Evidence: Lymph node removal during cancer surgery has long been standard for staging and preventing metastasis. However, new research shows lymph nodes actively support immune responses, challenging the assumption that their removal is ... Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.ibcpc.com/blog/#post163306 http://www.ibcpc.com/blog/post/161991/breast-cancer-recurrence/ Submitted by Meri Gibson.  Ongoing research is unlocking new ways to understand and prevent breast cancer recurrence. Here is a powerful glimpse into groundbreaking findings that could reshape survivorship care. Below is a summary of an article that I read in Science Pulse, it makes for remarkably interesting and exciting research reading. The article itself follows my summary.5-Point SummaryBreast cancer recurrence risk can reach 30% due to dormant tumour cells that evade standard tre... Sun, 15 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.ibcpc.com/blog/#post161991 http://www.ibcpc.com/blog/post/161989/festival-update/ Festivals, festivals and even more festivals! And the biggest one for us is now racing toward us faster than ever. When we first set the date for France 2026, it felt impossibly far away—as though it would never actually arrive. But here we are… counting down the final months, and suddenly it’s all becoming real.The anticipation is building. The nerves. The planning. The endless checklists.Is my uniform ready? Do I have all my gear? Are my tickets sorted? Is the budget on track? What am I ... Sun, 15 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.ibcpc.com/blog/#post161989 http://www.ibcpc.com/blog/post/161993/boobops-team-story/ The Boobops Dragon Boat Team, proudly representing the Bay of Plenty, is celebrating one of its strongest and most inspiring seasons yet. As they prepare for the National Championships at Lake Karāpiro in Cambridge, the team continues to embody the determination, inclusiveness, and unwavering spirit that have made them one of New Zealand’s most respected women’s dragon boat teams.This season has highlighted the Boobops at their finest. Their training programme—rooted in commitment, discip... Sun, 15 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.ibcpc.com/blog/#post161993