Nicole Arbour Adds Dragon Boat Medalist to Her 'Side Quest' Achievements at Caribbean Cup in Jamaica

NY, UNITED STATES, June 6, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Comedian, recording artist, and viral personality Nicole Arbour has once again proven that no adventure is too bold or too unexpected. This weekend, she added Dragon Boat Medalist to her ever-growing list of “side quests,” securing a silver medal at the inaugural Caribbean Cup and Jamaica Dragon Boat Federation Festival held in Port Royal, Jamaica.

The prestigious international sporting event drew athletes, teams, and ambassadors from China, Canada, the Philippines, Japan, Portugal, the United States, and nations across the Caribbean, all competing in divisions including Co-ed, Women’s, Men’s, and Country categories. It marked a significant moment in the global expansion and celebration of the ancient Chinese sport of dragon boating dating back over 2,000 years.

Arbour had originally traveled to the event to cheer on her fiancé, Jamaican recording artist Skygrass, who was competing in the Men’s and Co-ed divisions. But in a spontaneous twist befitting her adventurous brand, Arbour was asked to join the Women’s Open division moments before a critical heat due to a last-minute vacancy on the team.

With no prior experience in dragon boating, Arbour quickly adapted to the rhythm and teamwork the sport demands. She helped guide her crew through two intense qualifying heats and into the finals ultimately earning a silver medal finish in a tight competition.

“This felt like a mash-up of Cool Runnings and Mighty Ducks,” Arbour said with her signature humor. “We just ‘go team’d’ even when our arms were burning and we were running out of gas. We boss’d up and finished strong. I’m proud we got that silver!”
Following the race, Arbour and her teammates celebrated their success, culminating in an award ceremony where medals were presented by His Excellency Chen Daojiang, Chinese Ambassador to Jamaica, alongside representatives from the Office of the Prime Minister. Arbour was led on stage by her team’s caller, Mei, for the medal presentation.

It was a weekend of double celebration, as her fiancé Skygrass also secured silver in the Men’s Open and bronze in the Co-ed division, making them a true power couple on and off the water.

“Thank you to the Jamaica Dragon Boat Federation, His Excellency Chen Daojiang, and our sponsor General Food for making this experience so memorable,” Arbour said. “Dragon boating is absolutely magical. I hope to compete again in the future. Everyone should try it at least once. Xiexie!”

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About Nicole Arbour
Nicole Arbour is a comedian, recording artist, and motivational entertainer, best known for her bold comedic voice, viral video content, and digital disruption. With over 5 million fans worldwide known as the #GoTeam and more than 3 billion video views, Nicole has earned global recognition, including an honorary star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Special Achievement in Social Media, the Hero of Hope Award for her advocacy for those battling chronic pain, and over 2 million streams per episode of her podcast, The Arbour Affect. She continues to build her legacy by fearlessly embracing new “side quests” whether on stage, on screen, or on the water.

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