O2P Dragon Boat Team, Vancouver, BC
O2P Team Members on Harrison Lake
O2P Dragon Boat Team, continues to thrive as a vibrant community built on friendship, resilience, and the belief that physical activity can play an important role in living well with kidney disease for 25 years.
Founded in Vancouver, British Columbia, through the vision and determination of Lisa Venables, who was receiving dialysis treatment at the time. Lisa challenged fellow patients and members of the renal care community to come together for regular physical activity and, ultimately, to compete in dragon boat races.
For many members waiting for a kidney transplant, the phrase "oh to pee again" represents a deeply personal hope and the first sign of a successful transplant. From this shared aspiration, the name O2P was born.
Who Can Join?
We warmly welcome:
People living with chronic kidney disease
Dialysis patients
Kidney transplant recipients
Individuals waiting for a transplant
Family members and friends
Renal physicians, nurses, and other health-care professionals
Anyone looking to support the kidney community
No previous dragon boating experience is necessary. Everyone is welcome.
Alder Bay Doc, Granville Island, Vancouver, BC
Practice Information
Schedule: Tuesday evenings 7:30pm PT and Saturday mornings 9:30am PT
We meet 30min before practice time at
Each practice lasts approximately one hour as we paddle from Granville Island toward Science World and back, enjoying the beauty of Vancouver's waterfront while building strength, endurance, and connection.
All necessary equipment is provided.
Why Join O2P?
Dragon boating offers more than exercise. It provides an opportunity to:
Build strength and stamina
Improve physical and mental well-being
Connect with others who understand the kidney journey
Enjoy the outdoors and Vancouver's waterfront
Be part of a supportive and welcoming community
Celebrate milestones and achievements together
Come Paddle With Us
Join us as we celebrate years of friendship, perseverance, and wellness—one paddle stroke at a time.
Interested in learning more or trying a practice? We'd love to hear from you.