On the day there will be two competitions running in conjunction together, we have the BDA National Cup and the BDA National Championships.
The BDA National Championships: this is the competition that all scratch teams (not affiliated with the BDA) will be competing in, this is a 200 meter course the same one the BDA teams are racing. Although it is the same course you will not race head to head with the other competition, the races will run alternately between the two competitions.
The BDA National Cup: The BDA registered teams will be battling it out in this cup over two days with 200 meter, 500 meter and 1000 meter courses, all with an aim to be crowned champions of each course. The Saturday will be when they are racing the 200 meter course.
Once you have arrived and registered your team on the day you will then be called for your team briefing before your first race, this is a safety and technical briefing that will take between five and ten minutes, it will cover all basic techniques from how to hold your paddle to how to brace the boat, plus all relevant safety procedures.
From here you will load your boats ready for your first race, where the Helm who will be supplied by Race the Dragon Ltd. will give you further coaching, hints and tips, the Helms will be just as competitive as yourselves so rest assured the best advice will be given.
Once your first race is over you will have a chance to rest and watch the other teams racing before your second and third races all spaced out evenly throughout the day. You will have a minimum of three races though the day and your single fastest time will be used to determine if you have made the final of your category.
Race categories:
Mixed- A minimum of four from the opposite sex in the boat at any one time.
Men’s- A maximum of three ladies in the boat at any one time.
Ladies- A maximum of three men in the boat at any one time.
Youth- aged between fourteen and eighteen.
* It's a great 'team building' event
* No experience is required – full safety training is provided before the start of your first race
* All the boats and race equipment is provided by Race the Dragon Ltd we also provide a marquee for each team - just bring some spare dry clothes in case you get wet
* Up to 13 persons in a team, but you can race with a crew of 11 (10 paddlers plus a drummer)
* Each team has a minimum of 3 races will race head to head in the grand final
* 1st,2nd and 3rd place trophies, winners set of medals to be won and also a award for the best fancy dressed crew of the day.
