308m    4hr 41min  Registration is open for the 2017 Montana Dragon Boat Festival. Vonnie Day QUESTIONS Phone: (406) 758-2809 To complete the 2017 Montana Dragon Boat Individual Paddler Registration, please login or create an account. Login Sign Up Email Address or Username: Password: Forgot your password? If you don’t have a SportsEngine account you can sign up for free today. Login or Login with Facebook Sign Up

Victoria Dragon Boat Festival August 14, 2017 - August 16, 2017 819 miles from Bozeman,  14 hour(s) 10 minutes(s |Recurring Event (See all)    $1160 Welcome to the 21st annual Canada Dry Victoria Dragon Boat Festival, one of Victoria’s most spectacular summer festivals. Featuring exciting dragon boat races and up to 90 teams, entertainment on two stages, exotic tastes in the Forbidden City Food Court, activities for kids and families, and more, the Victoria Dragon Boat Festival is one of the must-see events on Victoria’s busy summer Festival calendar. This 3-day event, includes 2 days of racing in the most beautiful harbour city in Canada.  Mixed and women’s teams each race 4 times over 2 days, and challenge races for Breast Cancer Survivors, Grand Dragons, Open throw-together teams and Corporate groups round out this weekend long event.  Join the paddlers pledge in support of the BC Cancer foundation, or help us support cancer research In other ways:  by purchasing a lantern as part of our Lights of Courage Campaign or a a carnation during our Carnation Ceremony.  Don’t miss out on Denny’s Paddler Breakfast or the paddler-favourite Air Band Competition for those looking to compete both on and off the water.   s+ GOOGLE CALENDAR+ ICAL EXPORT Details Start: August 14, 2017 End: August 16, 2017 Cost: $1160 Event Category: DBC Website: http://victoriadragonboat.com/ Organizer Victoria Dragon Boat Festival Society Phone: 250-704-2500 Email: info@victoriadragonboat.com Website: http://victoriadragonboat.com/ Other Your Name Glenys Haskins Your Email Address Manager@victoriadagonboat.com Venue Ship Point – Inner Harbour 900 wharf Street  Victoria, British Columbia V8W 1T3Canada + Google Map Phone: 250-704-2500 Website: http://victoriadragonboat.com/

2017 Canadian Dragon Boat Championships   Put it in your calendar!   The date for 2017 Canadian Dragon Boat Championships is confirmed. The 2017 Championships will be August 4 to 6 with practice and the Annual Meeting happening on Thursday August 3rd. The 2017 Championship is a Race Off for the 2018 Club Crew World Championships (Hungary).    Don't miss out on the most competitive event in Canada! https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?shva=1#inbox/157ba5d77428f15c    

The 16th annual ATB Financial Lethbridge Rotary Dragon Boat Festival will be held on June 23-25, 2017. 5hr 22min  366mi Crew Categories Women’s Crew: Maximum 20 paddlers, 4 spares, 1 drummer, 1 steersperson, and 1 non-racing manager. All paddlers and the drummer must be female. Mixed Crew: Maximum 20 paddlers consisting of a minimum of 8 female paddlers, 4 spares, 1 drummer and 1 steersperson of either gender, and 1 non-racing manager. Breast Cancer Crew: Maximum 20 paddlers, 4 spares, 1 drummer, 1 steersperson, and 1 non-racing manager. All paddlers must have been diagnosed with breast cancer; however, drummer and steersperson do not need to meet this criterion. Youth Crew: Maximum 20 paddlers and 4 spares (ages 12 to 17), 1 drummer and 1 steersperson (may be youth or adults), and 1 non-racing manager (must be over 18). Waivers Everyone must submit a waiver before they are allowed to participate in practices or races, every year. Adults: Adults may accept the online waiver during online registration or submit a paper waiver. Adults who share an email address must submit a paper waiver. Download the adult waiver here. Youth: Youth ages 12 – 17 must submit a paper waiver. Download the youth waiver here. Youth will also accept the adult waiver when they register online, but the youth waiver supersedes the adult waiver for youth. You can bring a signed waiver with you when participate for the first time this year. Practice and race officials will have printed reports of waivers received; if the report does not show that you have submitted a waiver online or in paper, you will be asked to sign a paper waiver before participating. Waivers include a photo release and our privacy statement. Crew Categories Identify the category that your crew falls within, and familiarize yourself with the crew qualification requirements by reading the Crew Categories page. Fees Crew Registration Fees Registration fees must be paid in full on or before the Early Bird Deadline on May 13, 2016 to qualify as an early bird registration.   Early Bird ends May 13 Regular starts May 14 Registration Deadline Community Crews $950 $1150 June 17 Visiting Crews $900 $1000 June 17 Youth Crews $600 $600 June 17 Crew Tent Rental Fees We’re sold out of tents for the 2016 festival! See the Tents and Athletes Village page for tent rental fees and information. Crew Practice Fees See the Practices page for crew practice fees and information. Payment Options 1) Online – You can pay your crew fees with a credit card when registering your crew online. Effective since the 2015 festival, credit card transaction fees are in addition to the registration fees, to cover the cost of credit card processing fees, in place of a fee increase. 2) Cheque – You can pay for your crew fees offline with a cheque. During the registration process, where it asks you for your credit card information or a coupon code, use the coupon code: PAYLATER Make cheques payable to Lethbridge Rotary Dragon Boat Festival, specify your crew name in the memo field, and bring the cheque to your first practice or mail it to: Lethbridge Rotary Dragon Boat Festival P.O. Box 1094 Lethbridge, AB T1J 4A2 Canada

12hr 18min  850mi  $800 http://www.dragonboatnv.com/page/show/2214786-nevada-dragon-boat-festival NEVADA INTERNATIONAL DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL MAY 20-21, 2017 LAKE LAS VEGAS, NV Early Bird Registration ends January 31, 2017 ○ Out of Town (100+ miles from Las Vegas) Early Bird Registration $ 800.00        Regular Fee: $1,000.00 ○ Locals: Early Bird Registration $1,000.00 Regular Fee $1,200.00

  July 29-30, 2017 The 2017 Long Beach Dragon Boat Festival will be held at Marine Stadium in Long Beach on July 29 - July 30, 2017. In addition to hosting one of the largest dragon boat competitions in California, there will be Chinese traditional art demonstrations, Chinese Acrobats, traditional dance, hip hop, music and martial arts performances. Come join us for all the fun, food and excitement! Special Events 2017 Long Beach Spring Race The 2017 Long Beach Spring Race will be held at Marine Stadium in Long Beach on April 23, 2017. Race Form » Roster Form » Race Schedule » Race Results» Race Results (Trophy) »

GWN FLORIDA TRAINING CAMP PRESENTED BY WALGREENS SUNDAY APRIL 2 TO SUNDAY APRIL 9, 2017 While your competitors are still waiting for the water to warm up, you could be giving your dragon boat season a jump-start with a paddling vacation in Orlando, Florida. Spring camp is suitable for all ages and levels, perfect for those looking for a break from the ordinary (or cold) while enjoying the sport of dragon boat with like-minded people. The 2017 GWN Florida Training Camp presented by Walgreens promises to be a week of fun and fitness on and off the water. Register as a team, small group or individual, with customizable add-ons for those looking to give an edge to their personal performance.  The week will culminate with an opportunity to race with top Florida teams in the Walgreens Space Coast Dragon Boat Festival presented by PepsiCo in Cape Canaveral. Transportation to and from this event will be provided. Opening festivities begin on the evening of Sunday April 2nd with camp check-in. Training begins on Monday April 3rd and ends on Friday April 7th. As part of the camp program, participants compete in the Walgreens Space Coast Dragon Boat Festival presented by PepsiCo on Saturday April 8th. Camp officially ends on Saturday evening after the races.   Was wondering if you could send an email to the team re: GWN camp (I'm not sure I have a full email list)?   Kathy, Brigette, my friend Doug, and maybe his teammate Justin (both from the Flathead Lake Brewery team) are going.  We were able to get in on a "group" from Barrie, ON to get the $25 discount.  We'd love to get more people going!   The more the merrier, and a fantastic team building experience.   Camp is 4/3 - 4/8 (race on 4/8).  Travel on 4/2 and 4/9.   A Budget Summary put together by my friend Doug:   Basics $370 - Early bird discount if we commit before Dec 15 and that becomes $345 if we have group of 10 or more going.  This is the basic class & does not include steering or High Performance Class.  I have us piggy-backed in with a large group from Barrie, Ontario.  They are excellent paddlers as a group and at least a third of them are as good or better than any of us.  They will be good to paddle with and push us hard & make us better. $100 to $110 - Food per person per week if we cook our meals at condo & shop at Walmart vs the higher priced Whole Foods.  The Walmart is exactly 1 mile from the resort & easy walk.  You need a back pack to shop & be fine. $375 to $450 - Lodging per person per week - depending on what type of condo arrangement we want & sharing space to sleep. $30 plus or minus - dinner out the last night, after our race at the Mexican Restaurant - it's tradition & Margarittas are amazing. Airfare - varies!  Currently ~$850 from Bozeman.  $360 from SLC.  I like this one! Other costs that can vary $75 - High Performance Class - Lisa took it last time she went & I did it last year.  Highly recommended ! - You learn race strategies & pacing & transitions on starts & sprints, stroke rate keys, how to work with your other teammates, starts & finishes & set ups.  And you get in an extra session of paddling & it really improves your knowledge & skill a great deal.  I will be doing it again. $50 or whatever - cost of cab to get from Orlando Airport to Westlake Resort.  If we share a cab & make our flights come in about same time, it will be easier.  Uber may be another option.  Rental car is dumb & expensive. $175 - Coaching Class - I took it 3 years ago & it's very good.  I learned a lot ! - But unless your team really wants you to coach & respects you for that role, not recommended.  I'm glad I did it, but it sucks up a lot of time during the week and can impact your paddling skill improvement due to having too much going on. $100 - Steering Clinic - I have done it twice and don't recommend it.  It's another distraction on compromising improving paddling skills.  And I was frankly not any good at it at Camp.  I learned to steer this Summer several times when our head coach couldn't make practice & I filled in as Coach & Steersman.  When you HAVE to do something, you suck it up & do it.  That's how I learned ! - You just gotta do it & it's Ok if you get pitched in the water learning.   Booze & lunches / dinners out - up to the individual.  The more booze you drink the less able you are to paddle next session.  And lunches out in Orlando are not cheap.  Dinners out are a bad idea because during peak season in Spring the service is slow & you don't get out of the Restaurant until past bedtime.  And Orlando Restaurants as a rule have not yet discovered the healthy eating options.  The ones that have discovered healthy eating are too expensive.  The mexican place we do the last night is super cheap if you don't drink & food is awesome ! Click here to Reply, Reply to all, or Forward