Fire Breathing Blowfish mascot Fire Breathing Blowfish Portland · 501(c)(3) Nonprofit
WE BREATHE FIRE! Fire Breathing Blowfish

Portland's THAT team — a dragon boat crew that paddles hot, finishes first, and throws the best party on the water.

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Years on the water
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Paddlers per boat
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who we are

Sixteen years of racing, hollering, and Portland pride.

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Catch us on the water across the PNW this season.

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never held a paddle? perfect.

That's how most of us started. All bodies, all levels, all welcome. We'll teach you everything — you bring the fire.

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