Dragon Boat Racing League
An eight-week beginner-friendly league for individuals, friends, and full crews who want coaching, teamwork, and a real race-day finish at Nathan Benderson Park.
Train Weekly, Then Race for the Community Cup
The old-site export positions DBRL as a low-pressure way to learn dragon boat racing with one coached practice per week, professional instruction, and a festival-style race day at the end of the league. All equipment is provided.
No prior paddling experience required.
On-land instruction plus on-water training each week.
Individual entry includes team placement and race-day participation.
Full teams can train together all season and race as one crew.
8 Weeks
Structured practices build technique, timing, and confidence before race day.
Individuals or Teams
Join solo, bring friends, or register a full 20-paddler team.
Race-Day Finish
Crews cap the season with a festival race for the Dragon Boat Community Cup.
Participation Paths
Train & Race
$175 per person
For individuals or small groups who want an assigned crew, coaching, equipment, a team shirt, race-day tent space, and league entry.
Full Team Entry
$3,000 per team
Ideal for corporate groups, nonprofits, and friend crews that want a dedicated team experience from first practice through race day.