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[…]
As a celebration to mark 5 years of hard work, determination, dedication and immense team work from all the Pandas, on Saturday 12th May 2012 the first ever Panda Day was held at the London Regatta Centre. An amazing gathering of people all the way from G1 to the newbies of this year attended this Read more about Panda Day 2012[…]
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[…]
Back in February we had a social meeting to bat about ideas of what potential socials we are going to be doing for 2012. Myself and Ali both decided to host a ‘quiz’ night as we’ve both been to a few quiz nights and it’s just some dude reading out questions over a mic, and the teams would have to get as Read more about Windy Pandas Quiz Night blog[…]
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[…]
When I step back and look at the Windy Pandas, they remind me a bit of Manchester United (non-football fans, stay with me here…) You see…similar to the Red Devils, our strength is a combination of hardened Veterans, talented newbies, sturdy leadership and a freakish amount of good looks! It’s my fourth year of watching Read more about The Rise and Rise of Windy Pandas[…]
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[…]
Name: Will “Metro” Wan Position: Powerhouse Left Committee Position: Social and Vice Captain 2008-2009 Generation: One No of Seasons with the Pandas: Three Pandas Races: Four Bewl Water 2008, 2010 London Rotary 2011 Windsor 2011 Willyboy “Metro” Wan started as an original G1 Panda back in 2008 where he gained his dragon boating skills as Read more about Panda Profile: Will “Metro” Wan[…]