Aoraki Dragon Boat
Association (Inc)
Christchurch, NZ

Team Profile:

"Sampan Warriors"

Sampan are described by some (of their own team) as the most awesome and longest running team in the Christchurch competition, with their first regatta in 1992.

They are not only entertainers (with their famous costume race) but also have the biggest feed so we give the other teams a chance. "No Muesli bars and V for us!!!"

Key Team players:

• Rosalie Mehlhopt (manager and sweep)
• Julian Yee

Long servers:

• Peter Rea (aka Father or Nothing)
• Colin Pettigrew
• Kane Waipouri
• Mike Glennie
• Gary Skerten (sweep)

Other teams:

• Abreast of Life
• Airways Paddlateers
• Canterbury Paddling Club (CPC)
• Evacut Express
• Fei Long TNG
• Ridge Riders U23
• Tu Meke Dragons
• Hillmorton High
• Christchurch Girls High
• St Margaret’s College
• Avonside Girls