Indoor Training Dragon Boat
Paddling in winter? Absolutely.
Indoor paddle pool — Paddle-Ergs
As winter sets in, training doesn’t stop.
At H2o, we have established a complete indoor training program that allows you to continue paddling all winter long in a controlled, safe environment that is perfectly suited for progress.
Thanks to access to a dragon boat indoor basin and a specialized ergonometer studio, you develop your technique, fitness, and consistency until you return to the water in spring.
Why paddle indoors?
- The indoor paddle pool is equipped with full-length mirrors, allowing you to see yourself paddling and adjust your posture and technique in real time.
- The space between paddlers is larger than in outdoor boats, enabling the coach to move easily and offer personalized technical corrections.
- Winter training helps maintain fitness, coordination, and rhythm, ensuring a smooth and efficient transition to the outdoor season.
- It also helps maintain team spirit all winter long, strengthens the bonds between paddlers, and keeps a strong group dynamic until returning to the water.
2026-27 Season
Indoor Training — Community Division
Montreal - Parc Jean Drapeau
Are you already part of a H2o team in the community division, or do you wish to join the club?
This program is designed to keep you active, progressing, and paddling all winter, in a motivating and structured environment.
Combo Formula
Indoor paddle pool / paddle-erg alternation
Our Combo formula is based on an effective weekly alternation:
One week in the indoor paddle pool, focused on technique and synchronization
One week in paddle ergometers room, focused on power and endurance
This alternation maximizes the benefits of winter training and optimally prepares the body for the season on the water.
Choice of time slots
Monday 6 PM H2o Comm
- Mixed Team, accessible to beginners
- from November to April, 2027
- 1 x week: Monday 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
- Coach: Salim Barhoumi
- Olympic Basin - Parc Jean Drapeau
Registration
$299 per person
Monday 7 PM Draveurs
- Open Team (LGBTQ+)
- from November to April, 2027
- 1 x week: Monday 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
- Coach: Vincent Bonami
- Olympic Basin - Parc Jean Drapeau
Registration
$299 per person
Monday 8 PM H2o Comm
- Mixed Team, accessible to beginners
- from November to April, 2027
- 1 x week: Monday 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM
- Coach: Vincent Bonami
- Olympic Basin - Parc Jean Drapeau
Registration
$299 /per person
Wednesday 8 PM Mille Pales
- Women's Team, intermediate-advanced
- from November to April, 2027
- 1 x week: Wednesday 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM
- Coach: Josée Charboneau
- Olympic Basin - Parc Jean Drapeau
Registration
$299 /per person
Wednesday 8 PM Masters Dragons / Kraken
- Mixed Team, accessible to beginners
- from November to April, 2027
- 1 x week: Wednesday 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM
- Coach: Étienne Audet
- Olympic Basin - Parc Jean Drapeau
Registration
$299 /per person
Thursday 6 PM H2o Comm
- Mixed Team, accessible to beginners
- from November to April, 2027
- 1 x week: Thursday 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
- Coach: Josée Charbonneau
- Olympic Basin - Parc Jean Drapeau
Registration
$299 /per person
Thursday 7 PM H2o Comm
- Mixed Team, accessible to beginners
- from November to April, 2027
- 1 x week: Thursday 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
- Coach: France Lessard (to be confirmed)
- Olympic Basin - Parc Jean Drapeau
Registration
$299 /per person
Thursday 7 PM H2o Seincr'eau
- BCS Team, accessible to beginners
- from November to April, 2027
- 1 x week: Thursday 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
- Coach: SQ Snguyen
- Olympic Basin - Parc Jean Drapeau
Registration
$299 /per person
The complete indoor training schedule 2026-27 will be available in October 2026.
Season 2026-27
Indoor Training — SPORT Division
Montreal - Jean Drapeau Park
You are already part of an H2o team in the SPORT division, or you are engaged in a performance pathway with the club? This program is designed to maintain a high level of physical condition, refine technique, and preserve team cohesion throughout the winter, in a structured, demanding, and performance-oriented environment. The indoor season is indeed the ideal time to integrate our Sport program and fully commit to the project.
Combo Formula
The Combo formula – SPORT Division is designed to meet the demands of high-level performance.
Training sessions last for two hours and systematically include a physical preparation session in the gym, complementing specific paddle work.
The structure is based on a targeted weekly alternation:
One week in the indoor basin, focused on technique, synchronization, and the quality of the paddle stroke
One week in the ergometer room, focused on power, endurance, and consistency, combined with muscle strengthening circuits
This formula allows for the simultaneous development of individual performance, team cohesion, and physical robustness, while optimally preparing the body and the crew for the season on the water and competitive goals.
The complete indoor training program for 2026-27 will be available in October 2026. To join the H2o Sport program, visit the following link
2026-27 Season
Unlimited Ergometer Subscription
Montreal - Parc Jean Drapeau
This package gives you access to an unlimited number of 60-minute training sessions, in flexible format, on the following ergometers:
Dragon boat ergometer (P-erg)
Rowing ergometer
Kayak ergometer
Canoe ergometer
An excellent complement to on-water training, ideal for maintaining fitness, working on technique, and building volume during the indoor season. Accessible to all levels.
General Information
Operation
Simple and flexible:
You reserve your ergometer
You come to train according to your availability
Unlimited subscription P-ERG
- from November to April, 2027
- Schedule 2026-27 to come
- Olympic Basin - Parc Jean Drapeau
Registration
$125/per person
The complete indoor training program for 2026-27 will be available in September 2026.
Olympic Basin, Parc Jean Drapeau
Practical information – Olympic Basin
Our activities take place at the Athletes’ Quarter at Parc Jean-Drapeau, an exceptional site dedicated to water sports.
Paid parking available nearby
Metro access: Jean-Drapeau station, approximately a 10-minute walk (see directions)(see direction
BIXI bike station on site
Full changing rooms available
Training sessions take place on the Olympic Basin, a safe and controlled venue built for the 1976 Montreal Olympic Games and now recognized as an international-caliber training facility.
FAQ
General Questions
Here you will find answers to the most frequently asked questions about our activities. If you have other questions, feel free to write to us — we will be happy to answer you.
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