BEGIN YOUR WELLNESS JOURNEY.

BECOMING a Team Member

Description: Joining the Invictus Paddling Club is more than just paddling—it's about being part of a dynamic and supportive community. Our team members come together to pursue shared goals, build lifelong friendships, and create unforgettable experiences on and off the water.

Collaboration: Work together to achieve synchronized paddling and race-day success.

  1. Commitment: Dedicate time to practices, events, and personal growth within the team.

  2. Supportive Environment: Celebrate achievements, overcome challenges, and grow together.

  3. Skill Development: Enhance paddling techniques, improve fitness, and learn the art of teamwork.

  4. Community Impact: Participate in outreach programs, volunteer initiatives, and local events.

  5. Social Connections: Enjoy team dinners, outings, and celebrations that foster camaraderie.

  6. Inclusive Atmosphere: Welcome paddlers of all backgrounds, ages, and skill levels.

October - Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Team Photo - Puerto Rico Dragon Boat Festival

Description: Joining the Invictus Paddling Club is more than just paddling—it's about being part of a dynamic and supportive community. Our team members come together to pursue shared goals, build lifelong friendships, and create unforgettable experiences on and off the water.

At Invictus Paddling Club, we honor the strength and resilience of breast cancer survivors within our team and beyond. As a symbol of our commitment to raising awareness, we proudly wear all-pink jerseys throughout October. Together, we paddle with purpose, supporting the fight against breast cancer and celebrating the courage of survivors.

  • Survivor Spotlight: Celebrate and support the incredible survivors on our team.

  • Pink Jerseys: Unite as a team in pink to raise awareness and inspire hope.

  • Community Engagement: Participate in local Breast Cancer Awareness Month events and initiatives.

  • Unity and Strength: Highlight the team’s spirit in standing together for a cause that touches so many lives.

Making Waves in the Community

The Invictus Paddling Club is proud to give back to the Tampa Bay community through meaningful events and partnerships. Our team is committed to making a difference both on and off the water, participating in initiatives that uplift and inspire.

Keep Tampa Bay Beautiful: Join us in environmental cleanups and restoration projects to protect our waterways.

  • Paddle4Autism.org – Volunteering to help teach SUP to children with autism

  • KeepTampaBayBeautiful.org - Volunteer in several environmental community events yearly.

  • Community Outreach: Partner with local organizations to host events and initiatives that inspire positive change.

  • Volunteer Opportunities: Engage team members and the broader community in giving back through hands-on activities.

  • Promoting Awareness: Use our platform to bring attention to important causes and encourage collective action.

"Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much." – Helen Keller

MEET YOUR coach

Jim Ellis

  • Head Coach

  • Vice President, Keep Tampa Bay Beautiful

Since our founding in 2014, we have participated in various dragon boat and SUP races annually, bringing a strong sense of community to the sport. Our mission is to cultivate a supportive community culture through teaching and engaging in dragon boat and SUP racing, alongside volunteering for numerous outreach projects.
The team is led by Captain Jim Ellis, who brings 18 years of dragon boat racing experience and a passion for paddling and fitness. He is dedicated to sharing this enthusiasm with new members interested in joining our team and has raced on the ICF US National Team during several World Champion Events