Welcome to Abreast In A Boat
We are a group of women from Vancouver, Canada and the surrounding metropolitan area, who have had a breast cancer diagnosis. We are a living symbol of hope and a vivid demonstration that there is life after diagnosis. Through the strenuous demands of dragon boat paddling we have learned that we can push the limits of our physical endurance and have fun doing it.
About Us
“The Originals” (pictured above) had no idea of the future impact they would have when they began their Lymphedmea Study in 1996 under Dr. Don Mckenzie. Learn More +
Join Abreast In A Boat
Are you a breast cancer survivor looking for a new adventure and an opportunity to discover your full potential? Then join fellow survivors in Abreast In A Boat (AIAB). Read more +
Regatta & Events Calendar
Keep up-to-date with the latest calendar events. View our calendar to check out the upcoming regattas, training clinics and other events for the 2017 season. View Calendar +
Our Sponsor
Become a Sponsor
Abreast In A Boat relies on the kindness and generosity of individual donors and corporate sponsors to help us to continue paddling. Learn More +
Donate to AIAB
Abreast In A Boat Society uses its donations to fund the dragon boat crews, and to provide education in the fight against breast cancer.
Courage To Come Back: Esther’s Story
During May 2017, Esther Matsubuchi received the prestigious Courage To Come Back award at a sold-out gala. She gave a speech and confided she planned to deal with her public speaking jitters by imagining she was in a dragon boat race and as she settled in at the microphone (the start line), she would take […]