A National Regatta for ALL Breast Cancer Survivors (BCS) and their Supporters from both Sporting and DAA clubs, raising awareness of the benefits of dragon boating for Breast Cancer Survivors.

Schedule

Friday 2 December, 2022: 5-7pm Welcome Drinks (not included in regatta fee)

Saturday 3 December:  10.30am-3.00pm Regatta with 200m racing, Memorial Race, and Flowers On The Water ceremony

Saturday 3 December: 7pm Celebration Dinner & Dancing (not included in regatta fee)

Sunday 4 December: 10-11am Social paddle up the Yarra River (included in regatta fee)

Location

Melbourne CBD - TBC 

Regatta races and formats:

Crew sizes: 10s and 20s

Distance: 200m

Categories: 10s and 20s races, Club races, Pink Hat races, Supporters races, and a Memorial Race.

Clubs are invited to enter a team of up to 28 (including Supporter paddlers, Sweeps, and Drummers).

BCS Club races and Pink Hat race rules (DBV rules will apply):

• 10s - BCS paddlers with a max. of 1 female Supporter
• 20s – BCS paddlers with a max. of 2 female Supporters
• Sweeps & Drummers can be either BCS or Supporters, male or female

Composite crews are also permitted from across clubs, states, or countries (as long as they can be covered for paddling insurance - using a Dragon Pass or being a paid-up member of a dragon boating club affiliated with AUSDBF).

Cost:

Per boat – with up to 28 BCS & Supporter paddlers, sweeps and drummers (fee TBC)

Medals:

All regatta entrants to receive a feature event medal