DRAGON boat racing Scouts scooped trophies galore after a punishing season of paddling.

Warrington East and West Scout's under 16 Dragon boat team, the Orientals, took first place in the Scout National Finals on the River Thames.

On top of this they swept into second place in the 500 metres section during the British Dragon Boat Racing Association Finals in Nottingham.

They also claimed third place overall after a day of shorter 250 metre races against both junior and senior teams.

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