Flying Ears

Flying Ears This is the Facebook home of the Flying Ears! We are a competitive dragonboat racing team hailing from Dekalb County, Illinois. Please call or message us.

Our team welcomes new paddlers to join us at Lake Shabbona. Dragonboat racing is our passion, and our goal is to share this wonderful sport with our community through outreach and positive influence. Dragonboat racing is an international sport and our dedicated team of paddlers competes in the Midwest United States. Dragonboating has a rich and colorful history, promotes teamwork and camaraderie, and is just plain fun!

11/27/2025
Members of the Flying Ears participated in a local Feed My Starving Children event this past Saturday.   It was an excel...
11/18/2025

Members of the Flying Ears participated in a local Feed My Starving Children event this past Saturday. It was an excellent opportunity to bond while doing some good in the world. During our shift, volunteers packed 98,064 meals - enough to feed 268 children for one year.

You can learn more about FMSC and their program by visiting https://www.fmsc.org/

Support the Flying Ears in our final race of the season!
09/24/2025

Support the Flying Ears in our final race of the season!

Kansas City, it’s your time to paddle! Dragon boat racing makes its thrilling return for year two. Join us and the at Shawnee Mission Park this Saturday for an unforgettable day of culture, community, and high-adrenaline competition. Don’t miss out—see you at the starting line!

More info at: https://bit.ly/44ZB6Z7

Come see the Flying Beers compete in Iowa!  Nope, no error on the name.   For this event,  the Flying Ears will be joini...
09/04/2025

Come see the Flying Beers compete in Iowa! Nope, no error on the name. For this event, the Flying Ears will be joining members of Motley Crew (Racine Dragon Boat Club) to create the awesomeness that is, The Flying Beers! We have special shirts and everything. Come out for a GREAT cause and enjoy a glorious day of racing.

🚨 There is Still Time to Rally Your Crew! 🛶
The Mississippi Valley Dragon Boat Festival is almost here! Teams, vendors, and volunteers—there’s still time to join the fun.

💥 No experience needed | All fitness levels welcome | 10–16 paddlers per team | ALL Equipment provided
💡 Fundraise to cover your boat fee or join as a vendor/volunteer!

📆Saturday, September 20th
📍 West Lake, Davenport IA
Spots are limited—don’t wait.
Register today: csciowaillinois.org/dragon

Find us in Minocqua next Saturday!
08/09/2025

Find us in Minocqua next Saturday!

The Aspirus Water Dragons includes Aspirus Health employees and their families from across our system. We’re beginners and we plan to showcase how a group of individuals from north central Wisconsin can come together for a terrific cause.

Photos from the Chicago International Dragon Boat Festival on Saturday.  While we didn't medal, we had a great day of ra...
07/28/2025

Photos from the Chicago International Dragon Boat Festival on Saturday. While we didn't medal, we had a great day of racing!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pEpAcE9dSyUDrone footage of our practice at Lake Shabbona on Saturday,  July 19.
07/23/2025

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pEpAcE9dSyU

Drone footage of our practice at Lake Shabbona on Saturday, July 19.

Get fired up with the Flying Ears, DeKalb’s fiercest dragon boat team! 🐉💥From early morning paddles to race day adrenaline, this hype reel captures the gri...

Come out and watch the Flying Ears on Saturday, July 26th at Busse Woods!
07/13/2025

Come out and watch the Flying Ears on Saturday, July 26th at Busse Woods!

The Chicago International Dragon Boat Festival returns for its 12th year, bringing together the thrill of high-performance racing and the rich heritage of dragon boat culture in one of the Midwest’s most scenic and accessible locations. Held at the stunning Busse Woods (Ned Brown Preserve)—just ...

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