News
Community Message
Published Fri 15 Feb 2019
DBNSW has confirmed an unfortunate incident involving one of our members from the Rainbow Region Dragon Boat Club, Bob York.
The incident occurred at the Northern Region State Squad training and as the squad completed their session, and the boats were heading to shore at the Grafton Rowing Club, Bob suddenly collapsed in the boat without warning. The team immediately attempted resuscitation, including use of a defibrillator, and these efforts were supplemented when paramedics arrived. It is with great sadness that we inform you that Bob could not be revived.'
Dragon Boats NSW (DBNSW) immediately engaged the services of Sport Chaplaincy Australia to provide support to those affected by this tragic incident. DBNSW would like to send its deepest condolences to the family and friends of Mr York.
We ask all competitors, officials, media and members of the public to respect the feelings and privacy of the family and friends of Mr York at this time.
Shane Knight Tamsyn Glen
CEO – Dragon Boats NSW Inc Chair - Dragon Boats NSW Inc