Count down to our festival
The Bahamas Chinese Dragon Boat Association
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We are excited to announce:
4th Annual Bahamas Dragon Boat Festival
August 30 - 31, 2025
at
Goodman's Bay, Nassau, Bahamas
REGISTER NOW!


Race Categories for 200m races
Breast Cancer Survivors
Under 18
Open
Under 24
Seniors
All Cancer Survivors

Mixed Team Registration
New
Women's Team Registration
New
$1200 per 14-person team Registration fee includes:
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Participation in festival races
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1 hour practice session on Friday, August 29, 2025
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Bottled water at the Festival
$1200 per 14-person team Registration fee includes:
-
Participation in festival races
-
1 hour practice session on Friday, August 29, 2025
-
Bottled water at the Festival
Rules & Regulations
Click on the PDF for the official Race Rules
At all times, personal safety and care of equipment are of uttermost importance
On The Water
1 All Racers must wear a top and a personal flotation device (life jacket)
2 All Racers must be swimmers 14 years and older
3 No Alcohol is to be consumed before and during practice
4 No loud and abusive language
5 Care for equipment
6 Adopt a Buddy System
7 If boat turns over, hold onto boat until help arrives
Out of water
1 Boats to be launched with minimum of eight persons
2 Boats must be lifted using designated lifting handles
3 Boats must not be dropped
4 Boat must not be placed on any hard surface e.g. stones/rocks/coral
5 All life jackets must be rinsed and washed after use then hang out to dry
6 Paddles must not be dragged on the ground or come into contact with hard
surfaces
