About Us

More than 20 years ago, Will and Kit started out as university mates and over 10 years ago started racing for the fun of it. What began as a shared challenge on the water quickly grew into something much deeper, a lifelong passion built on teamwork, competition and community. Over the years, we evolved from paddlers to coaches, from teammates to business partners, always driven by the same belief that when a crew moves as one, extraordinary things happen.

Jean’s story runs alongside ours. For many years, we found ourselves on opposite sides of the start line, racing hard, pushing limits and battling for every inch of water. There was rivalry, intensity and plenty of competitive fire. But there was also something more important, respect. We saw first-hand Jean’s dedication to his team, his technical precision and his relentless commitment to developing paddlers at every level.

Three years ago, that long-standing rivalry turned into collaboration. Instead of competing against each other, we began working together on the water, sharing knowledge, aligning standards and combining strengths. What started as mutual respect has grown into a powerful partnership built on trust, experience and a shared vision for what dragon boating can achieve.

Dragon Boat Experience, DBX, is the result of that journey. Between us, we bring decades of racing, coaching and crew development experience. We have seen how dragon boating transforms individuals and teams, building trust, unlocking potential and creating unforgettable moments on the water.

With passion, proven expertise and a healthy dose of competitive spirit, we are here to share the energy of the sport with every crew we put on the water.