Dragons on Darling World Pride Regatta
In celebration of Sydney WorldPride 2023, dragon boat racing will never be the same as we get into an exciting new level of fun and spectacle.
Join us for Dragons on Darling on Saturday, 4 March 2023, at the iconic Cockle Bay Wharf, Darling Harbour.
Experience competitive dragon boat racing with our club, social and corporate crews while enjoying DJs, drag performances, fun race commentary and exciting festival races.
Start your paddling engines, and may the best crew win!
Entry is open to Dragon Boat (Sport) Clubs, Corporate Organisations, Social Groups, Registered Charities and Cancer Survivor Groups.
NSW-based and Interstate Dragon Boat Clubs Register via RevSport.
International Clubs, Individual Paddlers, Social Groups, Registered Charities and Cancer Survivor Teams REGISTER HERE.
Get your co-workers, friends, family or teammates together and REGISTER TODAY!
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Dragons on Darling is part of Sydney WorldPride Sports Program 2023 and is supported by the NSW Government via its tourism and major events agency, Destination NSW.
Racing will commence at 8:00 am, and race times and finish time is subject to entry numbers and conditions on the day.
All teams must consist of a minimum of 16 paddlers to a maximum of 20 and may include up to 4 reserves.
WHEN: 8:00 am Saturday, March 4th 2023
FORMAT: 200m Straight Line Racing, Standard Boat (20s)
RACE CATEGORIES: (Note: No age categories)
- Mixed 20s Australian Clubs
- Mixed 20s International and Public
- Mixed 20s Corporates
- Mixed 20s World Pride Sports Program Crews
All races are mixed crews and are in line with DBNSW race rules for a mix gender. Gender is determined by self-definition/identification at the time of the regatta.
The event will also include some festival races, including DRAG-on Boat and Rainbow Races.
Bulletin #1 for the Dragons on Darling Regatta is now available via the link below.
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TYPE |
EARLY BIRD ENTRY FEE |
ENTRY FEE |
TRAINING FEE |
MARQUEE FEE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corporate Crew | $700 per team | $920 per team | $250 per boat per session | $520 per 3m x 3m space |
| Charity Crew | $540 per team | $540 per team | ||
| Cancer Survivor Crew | ||||
| Social Crew | ||||
| Club Crew |
Adult $30 per person Young Adult (u24) $25 per person Junior (u18) $15 per person |
Adult $30 per person Young Adult (u24) $25 per person Junior (u18) $15 per person |
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- Early Bird Entry Ends: 23:59 Wednesday 8th February 2023
- Training Booking Deadline: 23:59 Sunday 19th February 2023
- Marquee Booking Deadline: 23:59 Sunday 19th February 2023
- Entry Deadline: 23:59 Sunday 26th February 2023
- Payment Deadline: 17:00 Wednesday 1st March 2023
- Crew List Deadline: 08:00 Saturday 4th March 2023
Individual sport injury insurance is provided to all Corporate Crew Members. Individuals must register as a Corporate Paddler for 2022/23 season HERE
DBNSW relies on dedicated, valued officials and volunteers to conduct the event. Without their skills, experience and generous support, this event would not be possible.
Dragon Boats NSW is seeking passionate and committed volunteers for the Dragons on Darling races, to be held at Cockle Bay, Darling Harbour March 4th.
If you would like to volunteer at this event, you can nominate HERE.
For more details, contact events@dbnsw.org.au
RACE OFFICIALS
Hold a Level 1, 2 or 3 Officials accreditation and want to play a part in the delivery of the race days? DBNSW is looking to appoint experienced officials into several essential roles, from Chief Official, Starter, Head Marshal and Water Umpire. SIGN UP AS A VOLUNTEER
EVENT VOLUNTEERS
Want to be part of the action from an event delivery perspective? DBNSW is after some skilled and dedicated event volunteers to assist in the planning and delivery of the event. Register today if you want to gain event experience or love the social connections you get from volunteering at events. From Boat handlers to Event Assistants, there are roles to suit everyone. SIGN UP AS A VOLUNTEER
All Corporate, Social and Charity Teams MUST complete a minimum of one (1) training session before race day. All training sessions booked directly with DBNSW will occur at Bank Street, Pyrmont Sydney.
DBNSW will not charge any teams for sessions organised outside of Pyrmont, and the team contact must liaise and organise payment with the local club that is providing the external training session.
Please submit how many training sessions will be required on the REGISTER page. Training booking deadline Sunday 19th February 2023
TRAINING SESSION - $250 per boat/per session
You can secure a marquee space (3m x 3m) for your team at Darling Harbour on race day. Please submit how many marquee spots will be required for your team on the REGISTER page.
Booking deadline Sunday 19th February 2023
MARQUEE HIRE - $520 per marquee