Dragon Boat Racing
Dragon Boat Racing is a wonderfully vibrant and ceremonial activity with deep historical roots, perfect for entertaining and engaging staff whilst encouraging teamwork.
It’s an ideal event for company-wide participation, either competing as inter-department teams, or bringing different staff members from all parts of the organisation together to create better communication and collboration within the workplace.
This fast-paced activity, with fast and furious bursts of energy over short distances, will get the whole workforce energised, and is also fantastic for spectators.
Led by our experienced race director and enhanced by live commentary throughout the event, your team is guaranteed an unforgettable, action-packed day on the water.
Get in touch with us and we can get planning a great team day for you!
Key facts
12+ people
1.5 - 3.5 hours
Locations include East London, Surrey, Berkshire, and South West London
Outdoor Team Building
Dragon Boat Racing
Dragon boats are an impressive spectacle in themselves.
The origins of Dragon Boat Racing came from China over 2500 years ago where villagers would come together to race against other villagers.
The dragon boat is a stunning visual display, traditionally adorned with an intricately carved dragon’s head leading the way through the water in celebration.
At the heart of every dragon boat sits the drummer – the heartbeat of the crew – who sets the pace and keeps the paddlers in perfect rhythm and synchronicity.
Before racing begins, each team will be given a motivational safety briefing by one of our fully qualified helms before taking their seats in our colourful dragon boats. Teams will then have the chance to take part in a number of head to head races against their colleagues during the afternoon.
With at least two boats competing against each other over short distances, strength, endurance and skill are important, but communication, harmony and team spirit are even more so. This all becomes apparent when everybody in the dragon boats are paddling to the rhythm of the drummer.
With its vibrant visuals and fast-paced action, dragon boat racing is just as exciting to watch as it is to take part in.
Get in touch below to start planning your event today!
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Package includes
- Full Event Planning
- At least 3 rounds of racing for all teams
- First aid cover on and off the water
- EU-approved Personal Flotation Devices (life jackets) for every crew member
- High-visibility safety wristbands for every crew member
- Event control marquee
- PA system with professional commentary & music
- Results service with up-to-date score board
- Winner’s presentation ceremony with Olympic style medals for all 1st, 2nd & 3rd place team members
- Custom engraved glass trophy for winner’s team
- Venue risk assessment & safety plan
- £10 million public liability insurance
- Fully equipped Dragon Boats
- Professional helms and event staff
- MCA safety boat and qualified operator
- Pre-event safety briefing and training for every crew member
