March 22, 2023 - 532 views
Get ready for the ultimate team day out as St David’s Hospice welcomes back the annual Dragon Boat Festival.
The Dragon Boat Festival is an annual fundraiser embracing Chinese traditions that began more than 2000 years ago. Dragon boat racing is a fun-filled, adrenaline pumping, water sports activity which has become increasingly popular in Britain.
Teams compete in Dragon Boats, which are large canoe-like vessels fitted with ornately carved dragon’s heads and tails. Each boat has a drummer beating time to keep the paddlers in unison, and a professional helmsperson in the stern to guide the boat.
Join us on 24th June at Llyn Padarn, Llanberis as St David’s Hospice offers you the chance to compete dragon boat racing. The Dragon Boat Festival is a great day out for friends, family, colleagues, community groups and anyone who is up for some paddling fun.
Whether you are looking for a team building activity, a fun company or social group day out, this is the perfect event for you!
Teams are made up of between 13 and 20 people. Ideally, in a team of 20, there are 16 paddling and one banging the drum at any one time. The three remaining members will be substituted in on the next race. Each team will compete in a minimum of three races during the course of the day with the quickest teams going on to compete in a knockout format.
The cost per team is £250, with a minimum sponsorship pledge of £1000. So based on a team of 20, each member would be required to pay £12.50 to register and pledge to raise £50 for St David’s Hospice!
Events and Campaigns Manager at St David’s Hospice, Rhian Jacobs said,
“We’re thrilled to announce the return of the Dragon Boat Festival!
“Join us at the stunning Llyn Padarn for an exhilarating day of Dragon Boat Racing. It’s the perfect day to get your family and friends or work colleagues together in this fun filled event all for raising money for your local hospice, and who knows, you may be crowned the winner of the day!”
“The emphasis throughout the day is on the challenge, team building, fundraising and of course…fun. Everything is supplied on the day just bring your team and supporters to cheer you on!”
You do not need prior experience to join in, all training will be provided on the day by Dragon Boat Events. Participants must be over the age of 16 to compete. If you would like further information or to register please visit – https://stdavidshospice.org.uk/event/dragon-boat-festival-2023.
