This week, we decided to ask our G5’s Maxine’s some questions and get to know her… Q: Describe yourself in three words I am human Q: Your favourite all time film? Fight Club Q: You’re marooned on a desert island, what 3 essential items would you take with you? Bear Grylls. Cookies. Hammock. Q: If Read more about G5 Interview : Maxine “Gumshield” Lam[…]

It is so much easier to write a race report having won it, but as I write this, I cannot help but think about the previous failed attempts of winning the Chinatown Lions Finals. Twice, we have qualified as the fastest qualifiers and both times, we felt that we would do really well in the Read more about Windy Pandas : Chinatown Lions 2012[…]

This Jubilee Weekend, we are going to look at our recently promoted WP reporter, Miss Christine “Ninja” Liu! Q: Describe yourself in three words A: Friendly, dopey and reliable Q: Your favourite all time film? A: Hmms, it will have to be Monsters INC 😀 Q: You’re marooned on a desert island, what 3 essential Read more about G5 Interview : Christine “Ninja” Liu[…]

On a grey, cloudy and cold Sunday, 20th May 2012 to be exact, a certain group of Panda Newbies attempted to win their first race in the 2012 season in Surrey Quays Docks, London. The team consisted of four G4’s, who have paddled for less than a year and eight G5’s who have trained for Read more about WP Race : Surrey Quays 2012 DB Challenge[…]

Q: Describe yourself in three words Random, Unusual and Bonkers Q: Your favourite all time film? The Truman Show Q: You’re marooned on a desert island, what 3 essential items would you take with you? A solar powered satellite phone, my Jessica Alba photo collection and a dumbbell set (cannot neglect them biceps) Q: If Read more about G5 Interview : Joseph “Happy Feet” Sotomi[…]

Q: Describe yourself in three words Outgoing, swag and DENCH…lol Q: Your favourite all time film? Gladiator – ‘Are you not entertained!? Are you not entertained?! Is this not why you are here?!’ Q: You’re marooned on a desert island, what 3 essential items would you take with you? Water, tent and Sunglasses Q: If you could Read more about G5 Interview : Cheng “Epic” Ly[…]

A look at our 2012’s G5 and this time, it’s our very own Miss Hien “Cookie Monster” Le!!! Q: Describe yourself in three words. Merry, versatile, happy =) Q: Your favourite all-time film? It’s quite lame but as a little girl I remember really liking it.. Clueless Q: You’re marooned on a desert island, what Read more about G5 Interview : Hien “Cookie Monster” Le[…]

In 2012, we have recruited many talented and good looking members, also commonly known as G5. This week, we look at Mike “Tinky” Taylor, a guy whom went to same University as me and to get to know him a little better… Q: Your all-time favourite film? Godfather II Q: You’re marooned on a desert Read more about G5 Interview : Mike “Tinky” Taylor[…]

As part of the build-up to the upcoming season, here at the Windy Pandas, we asked our new Vice Vice Captain, Vo “Casper” Su some personal questions about himself, his first experience of the Pandas and what he is looking to bring to the team in 2012. Q: Describe yourself in three words. Social, Punctual, Read more about Vice Vice Captain Interview: Vo “Casper” Su[…]

As part of the new setup at Windy Pandas in the 2012 season, Ting Yau is now the new Vice Captain. Here are some questions to get to know a little bit about Ting, her passion for Dragon Boating and advice for the G5’s.. Here goes.. Q: Describe yourself in three words. A: Determined, passionate Read more about Vice Captain Interview: Ting “Pouting At” Yau[…]

Our season started off badly in 2011. Having assigned Wai-Kuen and Simon Chan as Vice and Vice Vice Captain for the upcoming season, our first task was to find someone to train us. Fortunately, this materialised in the form of Thames Dragons and our eventual Coach, Paul Coster. The plan was for Thames to train Read more about Season 2011 Review[…]

Greetings Pandas and Panda fans, The Annual WP Awards Ceremony took place last night on a wintery night in an intimate bar called Babble, Mayfair, London. It is a spectacular night, full of glitz and glamour. Well done everyone! Best G4 Panda Winner : Ali Chan Nominations: Tse Yan Choi, Kee Law, Phil Wong, Chin Read more about Windy Panda Awards 2011[…]

Name:  Bing “Better Late Than Never” Chong Position: Stroke, Row Two, Pocket Rocket Generation: One No of Seasons with the Pandas: Four Panda Races: Eight Bewl Water 2008, 2009 London Chinatown Lions 2009, 2010 Kingston Rotary 2009, 2010 London Rotary 2010, 2011 San Francisco International Event  2012 (JK – though I add that as fun Read more about Panda Profile: Bing “Better Late Than Never” Chong[…]

Name: Dave “KFC” Chan Position: Power Pack Generation: One No of Seasons with the Pandas: Four Panda Races: Nine Bewl Water 2008, 2009, 2010 London Chinatown Lions 2009, 2010 Kingston Rotary 2009, 2010 London Rotary 2010, 2011 After destroying fellow Pandas Phil ‘Gok, I mean Spartan’ Wong and Andy ‘Faan Tung’ Wong in the infamous Read more about Panda Profile: Dave “KFC” Chan[…]

Name: Simon “I’m Worth It” Chang Position: Power Pack Committee Position: Social Committee Member 2009 – Present Generation: One No of Seasons with the Pandas: Four Panda Races: Nine Bewl Water 2008, 2009, 2010 London Chinatown Lions 2009, 2010 Kingston Rotary 2009, 2010 London Rotary 2010 HK International Dragon Boat Race Having been genetically blessed Read more about Panda Profile: Simon “I’m Worth It” Chang[…]

Name: Alan “The Rack” Lam Position: Pacer, Row 2, Pocket Rocket, Rightie Committee Position: Vice Vice Captain 2009, Vice Captain 2010 Generation: One No of Seasons with the Pandas: Four Panda Races: Eleven Bewl Water 2008, 2009, 2010 London Chinatown Lions 2009, 2010 Kingston Rotary 2009, 2010 London Rotary 2010, 2011 Worthing 2011 HK International Dragon Read more about Panda Profile: Alan “The Rack” Lam[…]

Name: Jez “Jokey-Jokemaker” Cheung Position: Pacer, Row Two, Pocket Rocket, Right, Left Committee Position: Captain 2008-Present Generation: One No of Seasons with the Pandas: Four Pandas Races: Twelve Bewl Water 2008, 2009, 2010 London Chinatown Lions 2009, 2010 London Rotary 2010, 2011 Kingston 2009, 2010 Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Race 2011 Windsor 2011 Worthing Read more about Panda Profile: Jez “Jokey-Jokemaker” Cheung[…]

Name: Ting “Pouting At” Yau Position: Pacer, Row Two, Pocket Rocket, Drummer, Left  Committee Position: Social 2009, 2010, 2011 Generation: One No of Seasons with the Pandas: Four Pandas Races: Drummer: Four Bewl Water 2008, 2009   London Chinatown Lions 2009 Kingston 2009 Paddler: Six London Rotary 2010, 2011 London Chinatown Lions 2010, Kingston 2010 Read more about Panda Profile: Ting “Pouting At” Yau[…]