The River Sisters of Pennsauken and Against the Wind from Philly are combining teams to form the River Winds for the New Zealand Dragon Boat Festival. Co-captain Joan Grossberg says they can’t wait to go.

“People are in just high spirits. And although I’m certainly looking forward to the hiking and the spa experiences and the sightseeing, it’s the festival that’s got me all jazzed up.”

KYW Newsradio's South Jersey reporter Mike Dougherty tells us more about how the two teams connected. 

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