Coaches

Our dragon boat coaches have all worked their way up through the sport. World class paddlers in their own right, they bring a wealth of experience and dedication to expanding dragon boating in the Northeast.

Liisa Reimann, CPT
Certifications:
Dragon Boat Canada (DBC) Level II Coach
Certified Personal Trainer, American Council on Exercise (ACE)
CPR/AED
Club Crew Competition Highlights:
Club Crew World Champion 2012 (Montreal Sr. Women)
Canadian National Champion 2012 (Montreal Sr. Women)
National Team Highlights:
Team USA 2013 (Premier Mixed+Women)
Team USA 2015 head coach, U24 Open and U24 Women

Almer Rivera
Certifications:
Dragon Boat Canada (DBC) Level II Coach
Club Crew Competition Highlights:
Club Crew World Championships 2006 (22Dragons)
National Team Highlights:
Team Canada 2019 (Senior B)

Gisela Veve
Certifications:
CPR/AED
Club Crew Competition Highlights:
Club Crew World Champion 2012 (Montreal Sr. Women)
Canadian National Champion 2012 (Montreal Sr. Women)
National Team Highlights:
Team USA 2013 (Senior A Women)
Team USA 2015 assistant coach, U24 Open and U24 Women

Malia Racing dragon boat coaches (R-L) Almer Rivera, Gisela Veve, Liisa Reimann
Malia Racing dragon boat coaches, Almer Rivera, Gisela Veve, Liisa Reimann