Explore Other Paddling Waters!
​​​​​​​Why not switch it up? Hitting races in other parts of the country means fresh faces, new challenges, and epic vibes.

It's all part of the adventure, get out there and give it a go!

2026

JUNE
27-28/06/2026 - 2026 Sun Life Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Races
 https://www.discoverhongkong.com/eng/what-s-new/events/dragon-boat-races.html

AUGUST
08/2026 - NZDBA AGM (Date and Venue to be confirmed)

29/08-6/09 2026 - 15th IDBF Club Crew World Championships (Chinese Taipei)
15th IDBF CCWC - Bulletin 1

NOVEMBER
27-29/11/2026 - Penang International Dragon Boat Regatta
PIDBF 2026 - Bulletin 1

DECEMBER
5-6/12/2026 - Thailand International Dragon Boat Festival 2026
TIDBF 2026 - Bulletin 1

2027

APRIL
2-3/04/2026 NZDBA Nationals 

PAST EVENTS

JANUARY
26/01/2026 - ADBA - 2026 Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta STANDARD BOAT REGISTRATION, 

2026 Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta SMALL BOAT REGISTRATION 

30/01/2026 - ADBA - Race to the Tower - Corporate Splash

FEBRUARY
13/02/2026 - ADBA - 2026 Kai Iwi Lakes Training Camp

14/02/2026 - AORAKI - South Islands Champs 2026
14/02/2026 - WDBF - Harbour Fun Day

27/02/2026 - WDBF - Wellington Dragon Boat Festival

MARCH
01/03/2026 - WDBF - Youth Competition / Schools Nationals

14/03/2026 - ADBA - 2026 Auckland Regional Dragon Boat Championships - STANDARD BOAT RACING
15/03/2026 - ADBA - 2026 Auckland Regional Dragon Boat Championships - SMALL BOAT RACING

15/03/2026 - AORAKI - 4k Kaiapoi River Run

27-28/03/2026 - NZDBA National Championships

APRIL
18-23/04/2026 - AusCHAMPS

MAY
16/05/2026 - AORAKI - Awards Night