About Us
Melbourne Flames was established in 2005 and has grown from small beginnings to be one of the most competitive dragon boat clubs in Australia. We are renowned for success in local and international dragon boat competitions and are current Victorian and Australian champions in numerous categories. Our Head Coach Serghei Cucsa held the position of Head Coach to the Australian Dragon Boat team from 2010 to 2019 and many of our members are Australian representatives.
Melbourne Flames are a competitive and socially diverse club from 30 different nationalities. We pride ourselves on fostering an inclusive and supportive team culture as we believe these are fundamental to a successful and thriving club.
Come and try dragon boating with the Melbourne Flames.
Our Coaching Team
Head Coach
Serghei Cucsa
Senior Coach
Kathryn Sanford
Our Captains
Michelle van Niekerk
Amir Yadegari
Our Club Committee
Lucas Kussowski
President
Jen Reilly
Vice President &
Secretary
Jennifer Brown
Treasurer
Amir Miro Aridi
Recruitment
Gloria Lau
General Committee
Karen Anderson
Regattas
Natascha Voelker
General Committee
Lucienne van Hilten
Uniforms
Simon Foley
General Committee
Our Australian Representatives
2019 World Championships Pattaya Thailand
2018 Asian Championships Fujin China
2018 World Cup Chongqing China
2017 World Championships Kunming China
2016 World Cup Wujin China
2016 Asian Championships Adelaide Australia
2015 World Championships Welland Canada
2014 Asian Championships & World Cup
2013 World Championships Szeged Hungary
2012 Asian Championships Busan South Korea
