Sunday 20th of August will see teams from across the region gather at Thames Valley Park Riverside alongside Wokingham Waterside Centre to “Race the Dragon”. Each team will be raising money for the Reading Lions club or a charity of their choice. the day will be a fun filled family festival with gripping, adrenalin fueled dragon boat racing on the river Thames a spectacle not to be missed. Landside attractions for all to enjoy with children’s entertainment, charity stalls, catering stands, landside games, bar and much more.
* 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 15 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.
For more information on the Reading Dragon Boat Festival 2017, head over to the website...
