Philly breast cancer survivor team competes in Germany

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- A dragon boat team from Philadelphia is beating its competitors out of the water.

"Hope Afloat" is an all-female team made up of breast cancer survivors.

These athletes recently competed in the inaugural "Breast Cancer Paddlers Division" in the World Dragon Boat Racing Championships in Germany.

It was the first time the competition had featured that category.

Action News photojournalist Tom Kretschmer caught up with the team and brings us their story.