Pittsburgh Dragonboat Festival 匹茲堡龍舟節

What is a Dragon Boat?

• Dragon boat racing began from an ancient Chinese Legend
• One of the fastest growing water sports in the world
• 40 foot canoe with 10 bench seats... enough room for 20 paddlers
• The boat has an ornamental dragon head and tail
• A steersperson stands in the back with a 10-foot steering oar
• A drummer calls the cadence from the front

How can I participate?

• Get at least 21 friends, colleagues, or family members together to form a team
• Find 20 paddlers, with a minimum of 8 women paddlers & no more than 12 men (Exceptions may be made for boats of 10)
• Find 1 drummer (male or female)
• Think of a clever name for your team
• Sign up for practice the week before the event

• All team members must be at least 12 years old
• Paddles and life jackets will be provided for practices and races

How much does it cost?

• $800 for Breast Cancer Survivor teams (25 people at $32 per person)
• $1,000 for community teams (25 people $40 per person)
• $1,400 for business or corporate teams (25 people at $56 per person)
• $800 for youth teams, 12-19 years old (25 people at $32 per person)

What happens on race day?

• The festival will take place at North Park Boat House
• You will be assigned a tent area at the venue (bring your own tent)
• You will be competing in at least three 200m races
• Each race will be the most exciting 2 minutes you can experience on the water!
• You will be provided with an experienced steers person
• You will need to have a drummer in an eye catching costume (best dressed prize)
• Awards and recognition for winning teams, drummer costumes

Folks of all shapes, sizes, ages, athletic ability will enjoy dragon boating!