Welcome to the thrilling world of Dragon Boat racing
Dragon Boat racing is steeped in mythology and has been around for many thousands of years in China. Popular legend has it that because of the racing, Chinese dragons would bring rain. Of course it is hoped that this doesn't happen at the Fair!
Walk down to the lakeside to the start of the course and watch all the excitement. Each crew is composed of a drummer and 16 paddlers who race in Chinese-style Dragon Boats over the 250 metre course. The races will run from 10.00am until about 4.00pm. You can have 20 people on your team in total to substitute over the day, and all of you will receive free entry into the Fair.
Useful information
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.
Prizes awarded to overall winning team and winners of the youth race.
We ask our teams to aim for a fundraising target of £1,000.