Event Details

EVENT FORMAT & NUMBERS

A minimum of 22 people are required, with a maximum of 1,000 plus people for the larger of events. Your event is made of teams, competing against each other, rivalry is encouraged but not at the expense of the ethos of the event.

Events consist of teams, with the number of members of team ranging from 11 – 17 people. Each Boat has a drummer, to beat a steady rhythm and therefore an odd number is required for one person to be the drummer.

Each team has a minimum of 2 races, where they race against other teams over a 200 metre race course. The fastest teams go through the Grand Final. Chinese Dragon trophies are presented to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd placed teams; the winning team also receives specially designed Dragon Boat medals. Events range in size from 2 teams to 60 teams per a one day event, (subject to venue suitability)

Venue

Where there is water, there is an event! Any lake, reservoir, dock, canal, river, sheltered harbour, marina, (subject to venue suitability) with good vehicle access!, Recommend venues available nationwide. Comprehensive site surveys undertaken.

What your event includes

We provide the Dragon Boats, paddles, buoyancy aids, safety boat cover, qualified helms, instructors, safety boat drivers, marshals, timing officials, professional PA system and full race commentary, traditional Chinese awaking ceremony, event control marquee, race schedule, computerized results, ancillary equipment, authentic Chinese venue decoration, Chinese dragon trophies for 1st, 2nd, 3rd placed teams and specially designed Dragon Boat medals for the winning team, all equipment transportation, event safety management plan, risk assessment, £5m public liability insurance and professional event management.

For further information contact the Events Team now 01590 681981