The team assemble at the Stanley Beach changing rooms at 10.30am every Sunday. They work with a Dragon Boat Association coach on mastering technique – skill, rhythm, where to apply strength, where to put the paddle into the water, and the right starting position.

A lot of the work is done away from the beach, though, in the gym. “We have a mix of people doing different types of workout routines,” says Wong. “We don’t necessarily prescribe training regimens but we are well aware that [other] teams have prescribed nutritionists and coaching programmes.

“In terms of measuring calorie intake, portion control, we haven’t prescribed anything because we are eating fish and chips right after anyway.”

It’s a good thing, then, the Fierce Dragons also partake in “land training” sessions midweek – cardio exercises to keep fitness up for explosive races that last less than two minutes, over just 300 metres.

“We also socialise on Saturday nights,” says Wong. “Balancing that side with a dragon boat team that is in a fairly competitive environment, we are finding ourselves doing pretty well. It’s incredibly meaningful to showcase key parts of the community as a whole through our team.”