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.
Each team will compete in three qualifying heats, facing different opponents in each race. The races will be run over a distance of 200 meters, with each team consisting of 10 paddlers and 1 drummer.
After the qualifying heats, the top two teams will advance to the grand final (a fourth race). Additionally, there will be a minor final to determine the 3rd and 4th place finishers.
With 10 teams participating, this will result in 15 qualifying heats, plus the final and minor final, for a total of 17 races during the event.
Before each of the first heats, teams will have an opportunity for a training session to prepare for the competition.
The winning team in the grand final will each receive an engraved trophy, with medals awarded to all team members. The captain of the winning team will also be presented with a bottle of champagne.
No experience is necessary as full training on land and on water is given on the day.
A dragon boat race event is a fantastic way for corporate teams to bond and have fun together! Here’s why it’s such a great team-building experience:
- - Everyone will need to be working together in perfect synchronization and communicating.
- The physical effort involved is a chance to break away from the office and enjoy some exercise while bonding with their colleagues.
- A day out of the office to participate in something exciting and different can boost team morale.
Overall, dragon boat racing is a dynamic and memorable way for teams to bond, improve collaboration, and boost their collective spirit.
"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"