About the Race Venue

For any questions, please reach out to contact@triadunitedrowing.com

THE DRAGON BOAT:

Each Dragon Boat is 42 feet long
10 rows seat 20 paddlers (must be at least 13 years of age)
A steersperson uses a 9 foot oar as a rudder, standing in the stern
A drummer sits in a seat at the bow, facing the crews and hits a drum in sync with the lead paddlers
Attend a 45 min Practice session the day prior to train paddling skills, timing, and race coordination
Race day features 3 heats over a 300-meter straight course in 4 lanes
Division winners are celebrated in a post-race awards ceremony

BUILD YOUR TEAM ROSTER:

20 Paddlers
1 drummer (minimum 12 years old)
5 alternate paddlers allowed
All participants except the drummers must be 13 years of age or older
No prior experience necessary. But a willingness to learn something new and BE AMAZED by what 20 novice paddlers can do together, is a must!

PRACTICES: (key to a fun race day)

Registration for practice dates & times are available online.
Practices will include the basics of paddling, the basics of racing and of course fun!
Teams are encouraged to have all team members at practice.
Teams are encouraged to select their drummer and have them come to practice, too. A lightweight person is recommended as a drummer, since the drummer sits on the bow of the boat.

EQUIPMENT:

Each registered team should bring a 10’x10’ tent, chairs, tables, and coolers.
Paddles, life vests, boats, drums, and steers persons will be provided to each team at practice and on race day.
All boats will be supplied by the event host. Teams that bring their own paddling equipment must use the regulation equipment mandated by the International Dragon Boat Federation.

RACE DAY: