http://www.ibcpc.com/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.ibcpc.com en-us Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:19:41 +1200 Rocketspark http://www.ibcpc.com/blog/post/166292/france-2026-congress/ We are looking forward to all getting together in France for our participatory event. It is such a wonderful opportunity to meet fellow paddlers and see our friends from around the world!Important Notice: The France organizing committee has changed the time of the Managers' meeting to 9:00 am so it will now be before Congress. Congress registration will start at 10:00 am and the meeting will start at 10:30 am.There are two positions up for election, Vice President and Secretary. Those nomination... Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.ibcpc.com/blog/#post166292 http://www.ibcpc.com/blog/post/166294/therapies-that-support/ This article explains that so-called “alternative therapies” in cancer care are best understood as complementary or integrative approaches used alongside standard medical treatment. It outlines the supportive therapies with the strongest evidence for helping manage symptoms and treatment side effects in metastatic breast cancer, including mindfulness, yoga, acupuncture, massage, creative therapies, and dietitian-led nutrition support.The article emphasises that these therapies may improve qu... Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.ibcpc.com/blog/#post166294 http://www.ibcpc.com/blog/post/166290/paddles-ready-podcast/ Paddles Ready Podcast: This is really cool.These guys will be commentating the club crew championships in Hualien. They talk a bit at the start and I come in at about 10 minutes. Tune in, turn it up, it’s a good listen!Meri.... Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.ibcpc.com/blog/#post166290 http://www.ibcpc.com/blog/post/166297/presidents-report/ Thank you for the wonderful energy you have brought to our refreshed newsletter. It is encouraging to see the April edition performing just as strongly as March, and it reminds us that when we share our stories, we strengthen our connection across oceans and seasons. We will keep this style and rhythm going for as long as the creative sparks keep flying—so please, keep sending in your team stories. We would love to feature at least one in every edition.As President, I am also part of the Futur... Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.ibcpc.com/blog/#post166297 http://www.ibcpc.com/blog/post/166293/festival-2026-update/ Opening Ceremony: Thursday 27 August1.00 - All teams to be on site.3.00 - All teams should assemble under the trees. Teams will be located by country and then alphabetically by team, from Argentina first through to USA last. France will walk in last, in the same way as the Olympics.4.00 - Teams start walking.4.30pm - Teams are on site.5.00 - It is expected that all teams will be on the beach ready for the speeches and the awakening of the Dragons, followed by the opening ceremony and festivities... Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.ibcpc.com/blog/#post166293 http://www.ibcpc.com/blog/post/166295/future-festival-planning/ The IBCPC Festival Bid Process Underway: IBCPC festivals are among the most meaningful events in our international calendar. Held every four years in a different part of the world, each festival is far more than a gathering—it is a celebration of participation, friendship, perseverance, and the shared spirit that unites our community across countries, cultures, and languages.For many paddlers, supporters, and survivors, the festival is a milestone event: a chance to reconnect, to honour p... Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.ibcpc.com/blog/#post166295 http://www.ibcpc.com/blog/post/166296/andrews-coaching-tips/ Many of you will remember Andrew from the IBCPC festival in New Zealand 2023 (yes, the one in the red heels), but he is also a clinical nurse consultant with a master’s degree in nursing. He has led many teams in a clinical environment and his particular field of experience is in vascular access and infusion therapy and he is also the lead examiner for assessing the dragon boat para-athletes, so he knows what he is talking about. Breast cancer, uncertainty, and the journey into dragon boatingF... Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.ibcpc.com/blog/#post166296 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/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/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