Calling all teams who love a bit of healthy competition - do you have what it takes to paddle to victory?
Dragon Boat racing is steeped in mythology and has been around for many thousands of years in China. Each crew is composed of a drummer and 16 paddlers who race in Chinese-style Dragon Boats over the 250 metre course. Your team’s entry also includes free entry to the country fair for an additional four people.
The Need to Knows:
All boats, safety equipment and briefing will be provided.
Crews taking part need no previous experience.
Each crew will have 16 paddlers plus a drummer.
Up to 20 team members may register and can be substituted between races; all 20 team members will have free entry to the Fair.
Minimum age is 12. Children from 12-16 to be accompanied by a responsible adult. Youth teams can be entered; members up to age 17.
Briefing for all teams from 9.45am on the day; minimum of 3 races for each team will run between 10.00am to 3.00pm approx; adult and youth finals take place at 3.30pm - 4.00pm.
Prizes awarded to overall winning team and winners of the youth race.
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All signed up? Here’s the next steps
Once you’ve secured your space, fill out the form below to let us know you’re taking part and Fran (our community fundraiser!) will be in touch to help you along the way with your fundraising journey, and she’ll sort out your goody bag too!