Registration for this event closes at Sun 08 Nov 2026 9:00AM.
🐉❄️ ICE, ICE, DRAGON!
2027 Ice Dragon Boat International Festival
Xilinhot, Inner Mongolia, China
Forget the warm water and sunshine — we're taking dragon boating to a whole new level!
Imagine the thrill of racing a dragon boat across a frozen landscape, surrounded by the spectacular winter scenery of Inner Mongolia. This is dragon boating with a difference — swapping the splash of water for the crunch of ice and taking teamwork, adventure and a little bit of courage to an entirely new extreme!
The 2027 Ice Dragon Boat International Festival in Xilinhot, China, promises to be an extraordinary international experience, combining the excitement of competition with the opportunity to discover a fascinating part of the world.
And here's the really exciting part — festival participation costs and accommodation are fully hosted!
❄️ EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST NOW OPEN!
We have an exclusive opportunity to take a small crew to this incredible event.
Places are strictly limited to:
Additional family members would not be able to travel or stay with the team, but may be able to be at the venue at their own cost.
✈️ What's Included?
Fully Hosted:
At Your Own Expense:
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International airfares
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Travel and transfers to Xilinhot, Inner Mongolia
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Personal expenses and any additional travel arrangements
🐉 Are You Ready to Break the Ice?
This isn't your everyday dragon boat festival. It's an opportunity to represent our paddling community internationally, experience a completely different style of dragon boating and create some unforgettable memories along the way.
With only 12 crew positions available, we're expecting plenty of interest!
IMPORTANT: This is an Expression of Interest only. Submitting an EOI does not guarantee selection. Crew places will be confirmed following the EOI and selection process.
Different country. Different conditions. Same incredible dragon boat spirit!
Who's ready to trade their paddle for an icy adventure? ❄️🐉
