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Dragon Boat Race 2025

26th July 2025
The Itchen Navigation, Winchester

Get ready to paddle for Naomi House & Jacksplace!


Join us for a day of exhilarating Dragon Boat racing, where teamwork, excitement, and community spirit take centre stage. We invite you to paddle in a historic race, compete against other teams, and enjoy a day of fun and camaraderie on the water.

Whether you're a seasoned paddler or a first-timer, gather your team of friends, family, or colleagues and compete aboard vibrant, traditionally styled dragon boats. With rhythmic drumming and synchronized paddling, it’s a spectacle as much as it is a challenge!

Registration & Sponsorship

Team entry: £450 per boat
Maximum teams of 11 (minimum 6 paddlers)

The team entry fee covers the cost of taking part in the event. We kindly ask that each team raises a minimum of £2,000 in sponsorship – based on 11 team members, that’s only £180 each. 

Register Here

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"Dragon Boat Racing is one of the world's oldest sports, originating in China over 2,500 years ago and was introduced to the UK in the early 1980s"

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Naomi House Children's Hospice
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Outstanding