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2022-11-15 20:30 - 22:30 UTC | FL
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NBP Paddling Classic
2023-02-04 | Nathan Benderson Park, 5851 Nathan Benderson Circle, Sarasota, Florida, 34235, United States
Registration is at events.clearthunder.com/thunder/login&event=NBPPADDLE
Pre-registration is required; cash-only payment on-site
By December 31, 2022: $120 per crew per division
After December 31, 2022: $220 per crew per division
*Registrations deadline is January 22. Any requests after the deadline are on a case-by-case basis and will be $320 per crew per division.
The NBP Paddling Program welcomes all paddlers to join us in the inaugural NBP Paddling Classic at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota-Bradenton, Florida!
This will be a small boat race only. 200m and 500m Distances.
We’ll be using Champion small boats from the recent 2022 International Dragon Boat Federation Club Crew World Championships and also to be used in the upcoming 2023 USDBF National Championships.
This is a perfect opportunity to compete on a world-class course and, of course, have fun! We’ll have food trucks on-site with food and beverages for purchase. You can also bring your own beverages. Tents will be offered for rental or you may bring your own 10×10. MORE INFORMATION TO FOLLOW.
Newly added is a U18 division for those looking to participate in this division!

Inverness Dragon Boat Festival – INVERNESS, FL - Apr 1st, 2023
2023-04-01 09:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Wallace Brooks Park, 328 E Dampier St, Inverness, FL, 34450-4330, United States
Pan Am is pleased to present the 3rd Annual Inverness Dragon Boat Festival once again being hosted at beautiful Wallace Brooks Park. Major renovations over the past 3 years have resulted in the creation of an excellent venue for dragon boat racing. The park is nestled in the Depot District of Inverness within walking distance to downtown. Eventually the park will have brand new docks, a marina and additional amenities. Currently, the park is home to the Rowing Organization of Citrus County Students, with a boat house and dedicated docks.
Date: April 1, 2023
Time: 9am to 4pm
RACING CLASSES
BCS
Festival Community/Corporate Open
Premier Mixed
Premier Open
Premier Women
Senior Mixed 50+
Senior Open 50+
Senior Women 50+
ENTRY FEES
$900 – 20-Paddler Club/Community
$660 – Club/Community 10-Paddler 1st Team
$550 Club 10-Paddler 2nd Team – Fee for 2nd 10-Paddler Entry
$440 Club 10-Paddler 3rd Team – Fee for 3rd 10-Paddler Entry
RACE COURSE
300m
RACE FORMAT
3 races plus 2K, time permitting.
RACE SITE
Wallace Brook Park
328 E Dampier St.
Inverness, FL 34450-4330

For more information, visit panamdragonboat.com/races/inverness-dragon-boat-festival-inverness-fl/

Clermont Dragon Boat Festival – CLERMONT, FL – Apr 8, 2023
2023-04-08 08:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Waterfront Park on Lake Minneola, 103rd Street Water Front Park, Clermont, FL, 34711, United States
Brought to you by MAD DRAGON FOUNDATION… come race and support a dragon boat charitable organization that directly funds youth and disabled athletes participating in your sport. 100% of event proceeds go directly to great causes.
What comes with a Dragon Boat registration? Forming a local community or corporate dragon boat team is easy! Included in your team registration is a practice session where we will show you how to paddle and race. Rally a team of 10 or 20 co-workers, friends and/or family members to join you for some fun, friendly competition. Registration includes one practice session and all of the necessary equipment for race day, including a boat, paddles, life vests, a drum and a steersperson/coach. NOTE: club teams who train/race regularly must provide their own race-day steersperson. Remember, for local community teams, one free practice is included with your paid registration. Your participation supports the work of Mad Dragon Foundation whose mission is to support youth-dragon and para-dragon programs across the United States.
Date: April 8, 2023
Time: 8:00am to 4:00pm
RACING CLASSES
BCS
Community Festival Mixed
Premier Mixed
Premier Open
Premier Women
Senior Mixed 50+
Senior Open 50+
Senior Women 50+
ENTRY FEES
$900 – 20-Paddler Club/Community
$660 Club/Community/Corporate 10-Paddler Single Team – Fee for 1st 10-Paddler Entry
$550 Club 10-Paddler 2nd Team – Fee for 2nd 10-Paddler Entry
$440 Club 10-Paddler 3rd Team – Fee for 3rd 10-Paddler Entry
RACE COURSE
350m
RACE FORMAT
10 paddler and 20 paddler divisions. Cross rostering is allowed for teams signing up for both of these divisions. Mixed teams must have equal numbers of men and women. Each team will receive 3 races in their respective divisions: Qualifying round, semi-final round, and championship or consolation round.
RACE SITE

Waterfront Park on Lake Minneola
103rd Street Water Front Park, Clermont, FL 34711

Tampa Bay International Dragon Boat Festival – TAMPA, FL – Apr 29, 2023
2023-04-29 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Bahama Breeze-Rocky Point Lagoon, 3045 N Rocky Point Dr E, Tampa, FL, 33607, United States
Deadline for entry is April 14th 5:00 PM
Date: April 29, 2023
Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Florida’s numero uno international race experience is back for its 18th year and, once again, athletes from around the world will be exiting the week-long Pan Am Training Camp directly into race day competition. All our standard and small boat assets will be fully dressed for this event. More than a dozen international camp teams will participate in this exciting regatta. This will absolutely be Florida’s most competitive racing event. For clubs and corporate-community teams, wide selections of race-classes are available in both 10 and 20-paddler boats. Stay tuned for more info on venue and hotel room block specials in our January newsletter!
Racing Classes & Race Distances
The Tampa International Dragon Boat Festival offers a full array of racing classes in both 20-paddler standard boats and 10-paddler small boats. All available racing classes are listed on the menu to the left. The race distance is 450 meters for all straight-line races. A 2000m two-lap race is always a consideration but the feasibility of hosting this distance, and which racing classes will qualify, depends on evaluation of overall entries and the success we have with keeping races on schedule on race day.
Accommodation And Parking
Accommodation and parking for the Tampa International Dragon Boat Festival have never been more convenient. Four hotels are located right on the shorelines of the Rocky Point Lagoon and one additional hotel is only a five-minute walk from the athlete’s village. Call any one of these conveniently located hotels directly or book your room online using the information below.
Parking options will be plentiful although we will be keeping the Bahama Breeze lot cordoned off to accommodate their daytime customers and also to create a wide corridor leading from the athlete’s village to the marshalling area and loading docks. More information regarding parking and team equipment drop-off rules will be released in race bulletins to be published in April.
Hotels – Book your rooms now! Call or click the link to book online
CHASE SUITE HOTEL – (813) 281-5677
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS – (855) 680-3239
HAMPTON INN ROCKY POINT – (855) 516-1090
WESTIN ROCKY POINT – (855) 516-1090
DOUBLETREE HOTEL ROCKY POINT – (813) 888-8800
RACING CLASSES
BCS
Community Festival Mixed
Corporate Festival Mixed
Premier Mixed
Premier Open
Premier Women
Senior Mixed 50+
Senior Open 50+
Senior Women 50+
ENTRY FEES
$1500 – Corporate 20-Paddler Team
$1250 – Club & Community (non-profit)
$1000 – 20-Paddler Out-of-Town (100+ miles)
$660 Club/Community/Corporate 10-Paddler Single Team – Fee for 1st 10-Paddler Entry
$550 Club 10-Paddler 2nd Team – Fee for 2nd 10-Paddler Entry
$440 Club 10-Paddler 3rd Team – Fee for 3rd 10-Paddler Entry
RACE COURSE
450m
RACE FORMAT
3 x 450m Races
RACE SITE
Bahama Breeze-Rocky Point Lagoon

7th Annual Gulf Coast Dragon Boat Festival - Apr 29, 2023
2023-04-29 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | The Dock, 13247 Seaway Road, Gulfport, MS, 13247, United States
Details

Date: April 29
Website: https://www.unitedwaysm.org/dbf

Venue

The Dock

13247 Seaway Road
Gulfport, MS United States+ Google Map

HOW DOES THE FESTIVAL BENEFIT OUR COMMUNITY?
All proceeds from the festival directly benefit United Way of South Mississippi, which seeks to improve the health, education and financial stability of all people in Hancock, Harrison, Pearl River and Stone counties. Your United Way accomplishes its mission by awarding grants and operating programs that help meet critical community needs.
In the 2021-2023 grant cycle, UWSM awarded $430,000 in community impact grants to 12 area nonprofits, which help fund programs like Project Learn at the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Gulf Coast, Early Childhood Programs at Hancock Human Resource Agency and the Children’s Program at the Gulf Coast Center for Nonviolence.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, UWSM has awarded over $438,000 to our community partners for rapid response to those affected by COVID-19 for housing assistance, utilities assistance, food, medications, PPE and basic needs.
We operate PreK4Ward, which offers free preschool to 140 children; savings programs, including the SingleCare prescription discount card and free tax preparation services; Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, which delivers one book each month to children from birth to age 5; United Way Readers, which pairs adult volunteers with children to provide reading practice; and the Little Free Library program, which promotes neighborhood book exchanges through free public bookcases.
We also lead the Fill the Bus school supply drive, MLK, Jr. Day of Action diaper drive and a coat drive.
HOW CAN I HELP?
Easy…paddles up! Register you and your team members for this unique team-building experience. Sponsorship opportunities are listed at the above link, and there are also numerous volunteer opportunities. If you are interested in providing volunteers, please contact Kellee Caldwell.
Also, you’ll receive a $100 discount if you bring a team to sign up!
IMPORTANT DATES
The final day to register a team will be Friday, March 31, 2023 by 5 p.m.
To receive the full benefits of your sponsorship, including a $100 participant sponsorship discount, please register no later than Friday, February 24, 2023 by 5 p.m.
All other payments are due to United Way of South Mississippi on Friday, March 31, 2023 by 5 p.m.

6th Annual Acworth-Cobb Dragon Boat Festival at Dallas Landing - May 6, 2023
2023-05-06 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | Dallas Landing Park, 5021 Allatoona Dr, Acworth, GA, 30101, United States
Details

Date: May 6
Website: https://acworthdragonboatfest.com

Venue

Dallas Landing Park

5120 Allatoona Drive
Allatoona, GA 30101 United States + Google Map

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The Festival is located at Dallas Landing Park, 5021 Allatoona Dr, Acworth, GA

JOIN US FOR THE RIDE OF YOUR LIFE!

Acworth-Cobb Dragon Boat Festival Inc., invites you to be part of a fun filled family event featuring Dragon Boat races with local cities, companies, and individuals. This exciting daylong celebration will support cancer patients and survivors in our community. The festival is Saturday, May 6, 2023,9:00am-4:00pm at Dallas Landing Park, Acworth, Ga.

WHAT’S A DRAGON BOAT RACE?

Imagine colorful 40 foot long boats with the head and tail of a dragon on each end, filled with 20 paddlers, a drummer, and steers person competing in a high energy race on the water. This athletic and cultural phenomenon originated over 2,000 years ago in Ancient China, and is presently the fastest growing sport in the world.
Last year’s proceeds from the Acworth-Cobb Dragon Boat Race & Festival benefited Loving Arms Cancer Outreach . Loving Arms, founded by two oncology nurses, provides Support Groups, Education, and Financial Assistance for cancer patients in seven northwestern metro counties. They are in their 14th year in the Atlanta area and have received approximately $31,000 in 5 years from the festival. Both Acworth-Cobb Dragon Boat Festival, Inc. and Loving Arms are 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations.

HOW CAN YOU HELP?

Become an Event Sponsor to show your support for an excellent cancer outreach program.
Form a Team to race at the Festival.
Donate items that can be used as prizes for the teams that raise the most money, have the most spirit, etc.

Acworth-Cobb Dragon Boat Festival
2023-05-06 09:00 - 16:00 UTC | Dallas Landing Park, 5021 Allatoona Dr, Acworth, GA, 30101, United States
JOIN US FOR THE RIDE OF YOUR LIFE!

Acworth-Cobb Dragon Boat Festival Inc., invites you to be part of a fun filled family event featuring Dragon Boat races with local cities, companies, and individuals. This exciting daylong celebration will support cancer patients and survivors in our community. The festival is Saturday, May 6, 2023,9:00am-4:00pm at Dallas Landing Park, Acworth, Ga.
Registration for the Saturday May 6, 2023 Acworth – Cobb Dragon Boat Festival at Dallas Landing Park, Acworth, Ga. WILL OPEN ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY, 15, 2023

Charlotte Dragon Boat Festival – CHARLOTTE, NC - MAY 13, 2023
2023-05-13 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | FL
Registration info coming soon

Florida 100m & 2K Nationals Tune-Up #1 - May 20, 2023
2023-05-20 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | FL

SARASOTA INTERNATIONAL DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL MAY 20TH, 2023
2023-05-20 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | Nathan Benderson Park, 5851 Nathan Benderson Circle, Sarasota, Florida, 34235, United States
Looking for an event in Florida’s Gulf Coast? Join us in Sarasota, welcoming both competitive and recreational teams.
Don’t have a team? We have the Experience Dragon Boat Program. Click here for more information.
In what will promise to be a fiercely competitive Sport Division and widely attended Community Division, the event offers racing for established and entry-level teams alike looking to gain competitive experience by competing in a world-class sports facility. Nathan Benderson Park features a 400-acre lake built to FISA specifications. In 2017, the multi-use sports venue hosted the World Rowing Championships, so teams can expect the best racing conditions come race day!
Race distances include 200m, 500m, and the ever-thrilling 2k pursuit for Sport Division teams, while Community Division teams will race 3x500m.
Festival grounds offer something for everyone. Spectators can take in the action and follow the excitement of racing while learning about the sport of dragon boat. Another point of interest is the Health and Wellness Village, where participants and spectators can receive products and services to help maintain a healthy lifestyle. Families are invited to bring their children to come to spend time at the races and enjoy the outdoors.
CALLING ALL SOLO PADDLERS OR SMALL GROUPS
Are you looking to get on the water, but don’t have a team? GWN is pleased to offer a program for solo paddlers or small groups.
Experience Dragon Boat Train and Race: A five-week program, with one practice per week and finishing up at the Major League Dragon Boat Festival in your community. This is a perfect opportunity to try the sport. We supply you with all the equipment needed – paddles and lifejackets – all you have to do is show up in clothes that can get wet!
Experience Dragon Boat Race Ready: A program designed for people looking for minimal commitment and just want to race. The program offers a 1-hour practice and then participation in the event.
Learn more about either program by clicking here.

Florida Clubs 100m & 2K Nationals Tune Up #3 - July 8, 2023
2023-07-08 | FL

7th Annual West Point Lake Dragon Boat Festival - Jul 15, 2023
2023-07-15 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | Pyne Road Park, 4481 Roanoke Roa, Lagrange, GA, United States
Date: July 15
Website: http://wpldragonboatrace.com/
Venue: Pyne Road Park , 4481 Roanoke Road, LaGrange, GA, GA 30240 United States + Google Map

WE ARE BACK FOR 2023 – JOIN THE FUN
Join us for our Sixth Annual West Point Lake Dragon Boat Race. Thanks to our sponsors, participating teams, and the entire community our previous Dragon Boat Races have been a great success!
WHAT IS A DRAGON BOAT RACE?
Dragon boat racing is the 8th fastest growing sport in the world with more than 50 million people in 63 countries participating each year. Teams of up to 20 paddlers and a drummer race in authentic Hong Kong-style, 46-footlong dragon boats in this unique cultural event. Coaches and professional steerers are provided to assist each team. All ages and skill levels can paddle, making it the ultimate team-building sport.
Dragon boat racing is also a very visual sport. If everyone is watching and working together, magic can happen in a dragon boat. Teams have to follow the strategy and then execute. The team members in the front must paddle in perfect timing as an example for the back half of the boat. When the power from the middle is mixed with the speed and ability of the paddlers in the back, a dragon boat can glide quickly through the water.
In addition to the actual races happening on the lake, there is a festival atmosphere happening on land. Each team has a tailgating area and friends to cheer them on. Music and announcements are being played from the main stage. This family fun event hosts food vendors and a picnic venue.

Club Crew National Championship July 21-23, 2023
2023-07-21 08:00 - 2023-07-23 17:00 UTC | FL
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CONTACTS
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For any questions please contact competition@usdbf.org
Paula Humphries, USDBF Competition and Technical Officer
Barb Michaels, USDBF Competition and Technical Committee Chair
Bob Ricks, USDBF VP2
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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
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All competing athletes, coaches, and team managers at 2023 Club Crew National Championships will be
required to register with our membership system. Crews entering the USDBF Club Crew National
Championships must be current Members of the USDBF. Club Crew participants must be prepared to
show proof of membership in the USDBF. Payment for your membership must be received by the USDBF
no later than May 1, 2023. Crews entering the USDBF Club Crew National Championship must also be
members in good standing of their respective regions.
For More Information, Download Bulletin #1 Here: CCNC 2023 Bulletin 1

Rowan Chamber Dragon Boat Festival – SALISBURY, NC - July 22, 2023
2023-07-23 09:00 - 15:00 UTC | Shrine Club at High Rock, 204 East Innes Street, Salisbury, NC, 28144, United States
When: SATURDAY, JULY 23, 2022 9AM TO 3PM
Where: Shrine Club at High Rock, 6480 Long Ferry Rd., Salisbury, NC 28146
Event website: https://rowanchamberdragonboat.org/
Click here for detailed race information.

3rd Annual Mitchell’s Place Dragon Race & Festival - Aug 19, 2023
2023-08-19 08:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | East Lake Park, 8101 4th Ave N, Birmingham, AL, United States
Mitchell’s Place Dragon Boat Race and Festival is back! Join us for the 2nd Annual Dragon Boat Race & Festival, presented by Medical Properties Trust, at East Lake Park (Birmingham) on August 20th, 2022 beginning at 8am. The event features dragon boat races, bloody mary content, kid’s zone, music, merchant market, food trucks, and more!

Visit the event website to learn more about the races, how to sign up for a team, sponsorships, or sign up to volunteer: mpdragonboats.swell.gives.

Date:

August 20, 2022
Time:

8:00 am – 3:00 pm CDT

Website:
mpdragonboats.swell.gives

ORGANIZER

Mitchell’s Place
View Organizer Website

VENUE

East Lake Park

8101 4th Ave N
Birmingham, AL 35206 + Google Map

15th Annual Cumberland River Dragon Boat Festival - Sept, 2023
2023-09-23 10:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | The East Bank Landing, 2 Victory Ave, Nashville, TN, United States
The Cumberland River Compact’s annual Cumberland River Dragon Boat Festival is BACK! Let the races commence on October 1st for the 14th year of this beloved river tradition. The Cumberland River Compact also celebrates its 25th year serving the Cumberland River and its tributaries.
Nashville is a river city – and with a changing riverfront, it’s important that our community understands the value of this water resource – both economically and ecologically. There’s no better vantage point of the city and the river than from a Dragon Boat!
This event is a fundraiser for the Cumberland River Compact and there are many ways to support our work. Whether you paddle in the races or attend the festival, you’re helping to advance the Cumberland River Compact’s mission of enhancing the health and enjoyment of the Cumberland River and its tributaries. Learn more about the Cumberland River Compact’s work here.

9th Annual Pensacola Dragon Boat Festival - Sept 30, 2023
2023-09-30 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Bayview Park, 2001 Lloyd St., Pensacola, FL, 32503, United States
The 9TH Annual 2023 Pensacola Dragon Boat Festival is a festival brought to you by your local Northeast Pensacola Sertoma Club, Inc.
On September 30TH, 2023, up to 30 teams, supported by thousands of spectators, will be competing for bragging rights in the 8th Annual Pensacola Dragon Boat Festival. The races take place on Bayou Texar, just off Bayview Park, near Downtown Pensacola.
NE Pensacola SERTOMA was founded in 1988 for the purpose of contributing to the Greater Pensacola Community in as many ways as possible by raising money and supporting community organizations and charities. SERTOMA is an organization of business and professional people knit together in bonds of personal friendship and united in the idea of service in their community. SERTOMA is a 501(c)3 and 501(c)4 not-for-profit international organization. Every year Sertoma clubs raise more than $20 million for local community service projects. Through these projects, as well as grants and scholarships, Sertoma clubs return those funds to their respective communities – and they have loads of fun doing it while building life-long friendship.
Pensacola Dragon Boat Festival
P.O. BOX 10697, 7150 TIPPIN AVE
PENSACOLA, FL 32504
info@pensacoladragonboatfestival.com

10th Annual Shoals Dragon Boat Festival - Oct 8, 2023
2023-10-08 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | McFarland Park, 200 James M Spain Drive, Florence, AL, United States
Registration is open for 2022 Dragon Boat Teams!

REGISTER YOUR TEAM
Practice

Practices are vital to the Dragon Boat experience. Practice time will help your team become familiar with the boat and learn the technique, as well as master timing. The more team members showing for practice, the better your team performs on race day. Each team gets to practice at the McFarland Park beach area with trained coaches the week prior to race day. Practice time requests will be filled on a first come, first served basis depending on the order of team registration.
What to Wear:

You WILL get wet. Wear appropriate clothing.

Comfortable, quick drying shorts and dri-fit shirts are most convenient

Sport sandals, or water shoes are recommended such as Tevas, Crocs, etc. (Tennis shoes are too heavy).

Life vests will be provided

Hat or visor to keep the sun out of your eyes.

Sunscreen/ sunglasses

In case of rain, bring rain gear

Consider bringing a towel and extra change of clothes

Race Format
Each team will race at least two times on race day. You will get a race schedule at the mandatory team captain meeting showing what time your team races in the first heat. After the first heat, all teams will be seeded according to their race times for the second heat. After both heats, the top teams with the best overall times (based on average of two races) will race for the championship. The best times from the final races will determine the winners.
Waiver
Every paddler and drummer must sign a waiver. You will NOT be allowed to participate without a signed waiver. Participants under 18 must have parent/guardian sign their waiver.
What to Bring

Each team will have a space in the Athlete’s Village labeled with your company/team name. You may bring (1) 10×10 tent.

Chairs, tables, decorations, snacks, footballs, sunscreen, hat, garbage bag for your tent area, towels, comfortable shoes, change of clothes if you do not want to be wet all day.

Food vendors will be available to purchase lunch and drinks. Or you may bring your own picnic lunch for your team.

What NOT to bring
Alcohol. It would severely dehydrate you and make paddling dangerous. Plus it is not allowed in the park.

ORLANDO INTERNATIONAL DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL - OCT 14, 2023
2023-10-14 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Bill Frederick Park at Turkey Lake, 3401 S Hiawassee Road, Orlando, FL, 32835, United States
Take part in the ultimate MLDB Championship, an international showcase of paddlers hungry for the opportunity to stretch their racing season to the max. This is the largest event in Florida attended by more than 70 teams.
The festival’s recent move to Turkey Lake in Bill Frederick Park was met with rave reviews, and teams can expect the same great racing and continued development of the festival experience this year.
Festival grounds are sure to be abuzz with vendors and entertainment. The Health and Wellness Village provides products and services to help participants and spectators lead healthy, active lives. Taste the international flavors offered at Food Truck Bazaar, then head over to the Asia Trend Cultural Expo for displays and performances highlighting the diverse and fascinating cultures found throughout Asia. Wind down with a cold one at the Beer Garden – you’ll have earned it!
Orlando delivers an unforgettable day of competition, including a 2k pursuit for top Mixed crews (a favorite among spectators). Teams can relax under tents in the Athletes’ Village.
Compete against the most diverse pool of talent on the MLDB circuit and join us in celebrating another successful year of MLDB racing!
CALLING ALL SOLO PADDLERS OR SMALL GROUPS
Are you looking to get on the water, but don’t have a team? GWN is pleased to offer programs for solo paddlers or small groups through our Experience Dragon Boat Programs!
Experience Dragon Boat Train and Race: A five-week program, with one practice per week and finishing up at the Major League Dragon Boat Festival in your community. This is a perfect opportunity to try the sport. We supply you with all the equipment needed – paddles and lifejackets – all you have to do is show up in clothes that can get wet!
Experience Dragon Boat Race Ready: A program designed for people looking for minimal commitment and just want to race. The program offers a 1-hour practice and then participation in the event.
Learn more about either program by clicking here.

MIAMI DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL - OCT 28TH, 2023
2023-10-28 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | Haulover Park, 10800 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL, 33154, United States
The Miami Dragon Boat Festival is the perfect opportunity to form local groups to try dragon boating, alongside some of the best teams in Florida.
GWN is proud of our joint partnership with Save Our Sisters Miami. A portion of the proceeds from the event will help support their program as they introduce breast cancer survivors to the sport.
Staged at Haulover Park, the Festival promises a memorable day of racing and fun. All teams will enjoy 500m racing.
Festival grounds offer something for everyone. Spectators can take in the action and follow the excitement of racing while learning about the sport of dragon boat. Another point of interest is the Health and Wellness Village, where participants and spectators can receive products and services to help maintain a healthy lifestyle. Families are invited to bring their children to come to spend time at the races and enjoy the outdoors.
Call 1 (416) 962-8899 or email info@gwnevents.com to request material in accessible format, information on access for persons with disabilities, or a sign language interpreter (7 days in advance).

CALLING ALL SOLO PADDLERS OR SMALL GROUPS
Are you looking to get on the water, but don’t have a team? GWN is pleased to offer programs for solo paddlers or small groups through our Experience Dragon Boat Programs!
Experience Dragon Boat Train and Race: A five-week program, with one practice per week and finishing up at the Major League Dragon Boat Festival in your community. This is a perfect opportunity to try the sport. We supply you with all the equipment needed – paddles and lifejackets – all you have to do is show up in clothes that can get wet!
Experience Dragon Boat Race Ready: A program designed for people looking for minimal commitment and just want to race. The program offers a 1-hour practice and then participation in the event.
Learn more by clicking here.

4th Annual Inverness Dragon Boat Festival
2024-03-23 09:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Wallace Brooks Park, 328 E Dampier St, Inverness, FL, 34450-4330, United States
Pan Am is excited to announce that the Inverness Dragon Boat Festival once again being hosted at beautiful Wallace Brooks Park located in central-western Florida. The park borders along Henderson Lake, which features a well-protected, 300m race venue for dragon boat racing. The park is nestled in the Depot District of Inverness within walking distance to downtown. The 2024 festival will feature both 10-paddler and 20-paddler racing in a format that many of you are familiar with if you’ve raced these past few years in Hernando. Entry fees are the same as in 2023 with incentive discounts available for multiple race class entries submitted by the same club.

2024 Clermont Waterfront Dragon Boat Festival
2024-04-13 08:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Waterfront Park on Lake Minneola, 103rd Street Water Front Park, Clermont, FL, 34711, United States
Brought to you by MAD DRAGON FOUNDATION… come race and support a dragon boat charitable organization that directly funds youth and disabled athletes participating in your sport. 100% of event proceeds go directly to great causes.
What comes with a Dragon Boat registration? Forming a local community or corporate dragon boat team is easy! Included in your team registration is a practice session where we will show you how to paddle and race. Rally a team of 10 or 20 co-workers, friends and/or family members to join you for some fun, friendly competition. Registration includes one practice session and all of the necessary equipment for race day, including a boat, paddles, life vests, a drum and a steersperson/coach.
NOTE: club teams who train/race regularly must provide their own race-day steersperson. Remember, for local community teams, one free practice is included with your paid registration. Your participation supports the work of Mad Dragon Foundation whose mission is to support youth-dragon and para-dragon programs across the United States.

2024 SARASOTA INTERNATIONAL DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL
2024-04-21 06:30 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Nathan Benderson Park, 5851 Nathan Benderson Circle, Sarasota, Florida, 34235, United States

2024 Gainesville/Hall Dragon Boat Challenge
2024-04-27 07:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Lake Lanier Olympic Venue, 3105 Clarks Bridge Rd, Gainesville, GA, 30506, United States
Gainesville/Hall Dragon Boat Challenge is a community race event benefiting the Hall County Special Olympics!
Teams of 11 enter in Dragon Boat racing designed for business, government agencies, churches and neighborhood associations to assemble teams and ‘challenge’ other like-groups!
Example: Gainesville City Schools vs. Hall County Schools, Jackson EMC vs. Georgia Power, etc.
There will be award categories including:

Best Costumed Drummer
Most Enthusiastic Team
Best Overall Team Theme
Race Awards 1st-3rd in categories such as those listed above; Educational, Municipal, Corporate, Community, Open, when 3 or more teams are under that category.

*Open Teams will have at least eight ladies plus a drummer.*
Entry includes a one hour practice after working hours at Lake Lanier Olympic Park the week preceding the event. Teams will be coached by experienced dragon boat paddlers and World Champion Dragon Boat winner from the 2018 Dragon Boat World Championship!

2024 Tampa Bay International Dragon Boat Festival
2024-04-27 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Bahama Breeze-Rocky Point Lagoon, 3045 N Rocky Point Dr E, Tampa, FL, 33607, United States
Florida’s numero uno international race experience is back for its 19th year and, once again, athletes from around the world will be exiting the week-long Pan Am Training Camp directly into race day competition. All our standard and small boat assets will be fully dressed for this event. More than a dozen international camp teams will participate in this exciting regatta. This will absolutely be Florida’s most competitive racing event. For clubs and corporate-community teams, wide selections of race-classes are available in both 10 and 20-paddler boats. Stay tuned for more info on venue and hotel room block specials in our January newsletter!
Racing Classes & Race Distances
The Tampa International Dragon Boat Festival offers a full array of racing classes in both 20-paddler standard boats and 10-paddler small boats. All available racing classes are listed on the menu to the left. The race distance is 450 meters for all straight-line races. A 2000m two-lap race is always a consideration but the feasibility of hosting this distance, and which racing classes will qualify, depends on evaluation of overall entries and the success we have with keeping races on schedule on race day.

2024 Montgomery Dragon Boat Festival
2024-04-27 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | River Front Park, 355 Commerce St, Montgomery, AL, 36104, United States
The Montgomery Dragon Boat Festival is back for the 10th year! We are excited to welcome our past teams back to the water and introduce new teams to Dragon Boat racing. The festival will be held on April, 27th, 2024 in Riverfront Park on the beautiful Alabama River.
For sponsorship opportunities please contact info@lightningline.co or call 334-451-1699. All corporate sponsorships include a team registration. If you want to support the event but do not have a full team, you can sponsor a team from the Air Force, a local high school, a non-profit, or another group of your choice.
All proceeds raised will benefit River Region Trails, Inc. and their efforts to develop parks and greenways in the River Region. In particular, they are working to extend the Riverfront Greenway in 2024 which will open up more opportunities for getting out on the water!
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!

16th Annual Ground Zero Dragon Boat Festival
2024-04-27 09:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Grand Park at The Market Common, 4017 Deville St, Myrtle Beach, SC, 29577, United States
Get set for an adrenaline-pumping experience at the Ground Zero Dragon Boat Festival – the unrivaled, must-attend annual fundraiser that will leave you on the edge of your seat! Envision teams of 20 daring paddlers and a dynamic drummer pushing their limits for the title of the fastest in an ultimate showdown! Spectators can dive into the action for free, enjoying a variety of activities, including a drummer costume contest, live DJ, and awards ceremony. With food trucks, local vendors, and a family fun zone, this festival is a non-stop adventure that promises an unforgettable day of fierce competition and entertainment. Don’t miss out!
Ground Zero is a place where every teenager can go, belong and grow. Through life-changing experiences and nurturing relationships, we make a positive impact in the lives of today’s teenagers, cultivating their faith and transforming their futures.
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7th Annual Acworth-Cobb Dragon Boat Festival
2024-05-04 09:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Dallas Landing Park, 5021 Allatoona Dr, Acworth, GA, 30101, United States
JOIN US FOR THE RIDE OF YOUR LIFE!

Acworth-Cobb Dragon Boat Festival Inc., invites you to be part of a fun filled family event featuring Dragon Boat races with local cities, companies, and individuals. This exciting daylong celebration will support cancer patients and survivors in our community. Registration for the Saturday May 4, 2024 Acworth – Cobb Dragon Boat Festival at Dallas Landing Park, Acworth, Ga. WILL OPEN ON THURSDAY, FEBRUARY, 1, 2024 and close April 15, 2024
The festival is Saturday, May 4, 2024,9:00am-4:00pm at Dallas Landing Park, Acworth, Ga.

The 2024 Decatur Morgan Hospital Foundation Dragon Boat Race and Festival
2024-05-11 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Point Mallard Aquatic Center, 2901 D Point Mallard Circle, SE, Decatur, 35601, United States
The Decatur Morgan Hospital Foundation Dragon Boat Race and Festival is a premier sporting event each year, drawing participants and attendees from throughout the region for a day of exciting, friendly competition in an atmosphere fueled with community spirit.
Spectators gather on the Point Mallard Aquatic Center Beach to cheer on their favorite teams, who board 46-feet-long traditional Hong Kong-style dragon boats for a race along the Tennessee River. Each team consists of 22 people, with a drummer at the front, 20 seated rowers, and a steerer in the back. Dragon boat racing originated more than 2,300 years ago and creates a spectacle like no other with colorful boats, drumming rhythms, and unique paddling stroke. For more information about dragon boat racing, visit www.racedragonboats.com.
