Dragon boat training camp in MEXICO
Your group. Your week. Your camp.
Group Reservations
The H2O Mexico training camps cater to teams and groups of paddlers looking to combine a week of structured training at an exceptional destination.
Located in Puerto Aventuras, Mexico, our camps offer an intensive 5-day program combining DB10 dragon boat and OC6, with coaching tailored to your group’s level and objectives.
Technique, synchronization, intensity, fun, and sun: your group enjoys a week entirely dedicated to paddling together… with Mexico as the playground.
Dragon boat and Outrigger Training Camps - Puerto Aventuras
- Groups of 10 to 15 participants
- 5 days of training
- DB10 Dragon Boat + OC6
- Coaching by our trainers
- Program tailored to your group's level
- Puerto Aventuras, Riviera Maya, Mexico
Priority for group reservations until November 15
Until November 15, priority is given to group reservations. After this date, spots still available within confirmed groups will be offered to individual registrations. Would you like to join a group? Fill out our form to express your interest and be informed about available spots.
A program designed for groups
For 2027, we want to return to the essentials: allowing you to come train in Mexico with your group, while keeping the organization as simple as possible.
During our presale period, only one representative per group communicates with H2O to choose a week from the available dates.
Once the week is confirmed, it is reserved for your group until the end of the presale period.
The representative becomes the main point of contact between H2O and the participants. They centralize communications, relay information to their group, and coordinate the registrations of their members.
Before the camp, we will also organize a virtual meeting with the entire group to present the week’s schedule and answer participants’ questions.
A much easier way to prepare for your camp: one team, one representative, one week.
2027 Calendar
The dates are provisional and may be changed. The available weeks will be prioritized for groups during our presale period.
January
- January 11 to 15: AVAILABLE
- January 18 to 22: AVAILABLE
- January 25 to 29: AVAILABLE
February
- February 8 to 12: PENDING, H2o Senior C
- February 15 to 19: FULL — Waves of Fury
- February 22 to 26: AVAILABLE
March
- March 8 to 12: AVAILABLE
- March 15 to 19: AVAILABLE
- March 22 to 26: AVAILABLE
- March 29 to April 2: AVAILABLE
April 2027
- April 5 to 9: Coulee Classic Dragons (on hold until Oct 12)
- April 12 to 16: Pending: Tammy
- April 19 to 23: FULL — Flying Dragons
- April 26 to 30: FULL — Flying Dragons
2027 Season Price
695Can$ plus taxes
price per person, based on a minimum group of 10 people
The package includes:
- 5 days of training, from Monday to Friday
- 9 training sessions, depending on weather conditions
- Trainings in Dragon Boat DB10 and OC6
- Coaching by certified H2o coaches (CPR, first aid, accredited by Dragon Boat Canada)
- A training camp t-shirt for each participant
airfare, accommodation, meals, insurance, transfers to and from the airport, and local transportation.
A daily transportation option between the group's accommodation and the training site is available separately.
How to book your week for your group?
1 — Form your group
Identify a leader and gather a group of 10 to 15 participants.
Your representative will then communicate with H2O to inform us of:
- the approximate number of participants;
- the overall level of the group;
- your training goals;
- your first choice of week;
- one or two alternative dates, if possible.
We will discuss possible options together and confirm the week that best suits your group.
2 — Pre-sale and reservation of your week
Weeks are offered first to groups until November 15.
During this period, we temporarily reserve your week to allow you time to confirm your group.
No individual registration is necessary at this stage.
3 — Registration of your participants
At the end of the pre-sale period, H2O will send the representative a private registration link reserved for their group.
The representative himself will distribute this link to their participants.
Each participant then completes their registration and makes their payment directly to H2O.
What if there are still a few spots left?
Our goal is to allow groups to fill their week themselves.
If a group plans for 15 participants and ultimately confirms 12 or 13 people, the remaining spots will not automatically be sold to the public.
H2O and the group representative can decide together if it is appropriate to accommodate a few additional participants.
The priority remains to preserve the level, goals, cohesion, and dynamics of the group.
Individual registrations are therefore offered exceptionally, when spots are available and their integration fits the relevant group.
The H2O Mexico camps are primarily offered to teams and complete groups. However, once group reservations are confirmed, some weeks may have a few spots available for individual registrations.
Would you like to join us? Sign up for our interest list. If spots become available, we will reach out to those registered to offer the different possibilities.
Signing up for this list is non-binding and does not guarantee a spot at the camp.
Let's plan your group reservation
Tell us about your team and your goals. After submitting the form, you will be able to schedule a short video call with our team to discuss your project and plan your camp.
FAQ MEXICO
General questions Mexico
You will find answers here to the most frequently asked questions about our dragon boat and outrigger training camps in Mexico. For any other questions regarding your stay, training, or organizing your camp, feel free to write to us — we would be happy to assist you in planning your experience.
Puerto Aventuras
Our training camps take place in Puerto Aventuras, on the Riviera Maya, about 90 minutes from Cancun. This small coastal community offers an ideal environment to combine training, beach time, and a stay under the Mexican sun.
The dragon boat and outrigger training primarily takes place in the beautiful Fatima Bay, with direct access to several lagoons and the Caribbean Sea.
This location provides us with particularly interesting conditions for training: calm and sheltered water in the lagoons for dragon boat, and the possibility to enjoy more dynamic conditions at sea during OC1 and OC6 outings. When conditions are right, outrigger outings can even offer great opportunities to surf the waves!
Check our location on Google Maps to see exactly where our boats and launch point are located.
Calendar 2027
January
- January 11 to 15: AVAILABLE
- January 18 to 22: AVAILABLE
- January 25 to 29: AVAILABLE
February
- February 8 to 12: PENDING, H2o Senior C
- February 15 to 19: FULL — Waves of Fury
- February 22 to 26: AVAILABLE
March
- March 8 to 12: AVAILABLE
- March 15 to 19: AVAILABLE
- March 22 to 26: AVAILABLE
- March 29 to April 2: AVAILABLE
April 2027
- April 5 to 9: Coulee Classic Dragons, on hold Until oct 12
- April 12 to 16: Pending: Tammy
- April 19 to 23: FULL — Flying Dragons
- April 26 to 30: FULL — Flying Dragons
The dates are provisional and may be modified. Available weeks will be prioritized for groups during our presale period.
Daniel Schmouth
Head Coach – H2O Mexico

Daniel Schmouth is a high-performance dragon boat coach with over 20 years of experience in developing athletes and competition teams. He has been the head coach of the H2O Senior high-performance program since 2021, accompanying many teams to World Championships and international competitions.
As the head coach of the H2O Mexico camps in Puerto Aventuras since 2023, Daniel stands out for his technique-focused approach, biomechanics, and crew synchronization. He is also a Level 1 Coach Trainer for Dragon Boat Canada. → View Daniel's complete CV (PDF)
François Blais
Head Coach – Puerto Aventuras Dragon Boat Club
François Blais is the founder and head coach of the Puerto Aventuras Dragon Boat Club, which he has led since 2021. A permanent resident of Puerto Aventuras, he knows the site, navigation conditions, and everything surrounding the experience of an on-site training camp.
A former member of H2O Dragon Boat, François has paddled with the club for over ten years and developed his experience as a coach there. As a true local reference for H2O Mexico, he and Daniel Schmouth form an experienced and complementary coaching duo, ready to make your stay a productive and enjoyable sports experience.
Schedule
The camp runs from Monday to Friday and includes up to 9 sessions on the water.
Monday and Tuesday: training in the morning + afternoon
Wednesday: training in the morning + free afternoon
Thursday and Friday: training in the morning + afternoon
With the DB10 + OC6 package, each participant enjoys 6 sessions in DB10 and 3 sessions in OC6.
The schedule can be adjusted according to the group's goals and conditions on the water.
DB10 and OC6 Package
With a complete group of 15 participants, we divide the group into three sub-groups of five paddlers.
While one group trains in OC6, the other two groups come together for a session in DB10. The rotations continue throughout the week.
Over a full camp of 9 sessions, each participant thus does:
6 sessions in Dragon Boat DB10 + 3 sessions in OC6
This package allows for working on different aspects of the technique while maintaining a strong collective training component in the dragon boat.
The schedule and content of the sessions can be adjusted to the group's level, its goals, and the conditions on the water.
Equipment
Yes. The outrigger paddles are provided for all OC6 sessions.
For the dragon boat, we have club paddles, but we highly recommend participants bring their own paddle.
Personal flotation devices (PFDs) are also available, but we recommend bringing your own for better comfort and fit.
Accommodation
Each group or participant is responsible for their accommodation and meals, allowing you to choose the option that suits you: all-inclusive hotel, condo, or rental house.
Several options are available directly in Puerto Aventuras, including Puerto Aventuras Hotel & Beach Club, Catalonia Riviera Maya, and Dreams Aventuras Riviera Maya.
Everything is located close to the training facilities, allowing you to enjoy the camp without needing to rent a car.
How to get to Puerto Aventuras?
Puerto Aventuras is located about 75 km from Cancun international airport.
A shuttle service can be arranged for participants traveling together (fees not included in the package).
For arrivals on different flights, several options are also available from the airport, including buses, private shuttles, and taxis.
How to get around Puerto Aventuras?
Puerto Aventuras is a small community where almost everything is easily accessible. Restaurants, grocery stores, beach, cafes, gym, pharmacy, and water facilities are nearby.
The walking, biking, or golf cart are the easiest ways to get around. It's also possible to rent a car during your camp week.
Local transport
An option for your group
For 2027, transport between your accommodation and the training site is offered as a group option.
$1,000 CAD + taxes / group / week
This is not a service sold individually per seat.
Your group simply chooses between:
H2O Transport
or
Self-transport
If your group chooses H2O transport, participants must stay at the same accommodation.
The shuttle makes transfers between this accommodation and our training site. We do not perform individual pickups from multiple hotels, condos, or different Airbnbs.
If participants join the group later but choose different accommodation, they will need to be self-sufficient for their transportation.
H2o Mexico - Puerto Aventuras Dragon Boat Club
H2O Mexico at Puerto Aventuras
H2O Mexico is a partnership between H2O Dragon Boat and the Puerto Aventuras Dragon Boat Club, bringing together our expertise in training and permanent facilities directly on the Riviera Maya.
Located about 90 minutes from Cancun, Puerto Aventuras captivates with its laid-back atmosphere, beautiful beaches, and proximity to all amenities. But for us, its true appeal is on the water: an exceptional setting and varied conditions for your dragon boat and outrigger training.
Find here the location of our boats and our launch point.




















