The Purple Paddle Dragon Boat Festival a fun day of dragon boat races, fancy dress and entertainment in support of Maddie Riewoldt's Vision.   Dragon Boat Clubs from across Tasmania will put on some purple to compete in 20 seat and 10 seat dragon boats, complete with dragons heads and tails, to fight for the Purple Paddle trophy. 100% of  paddler registration fees will be donated to Maddie Riewoldt's Vision.  

The program also includes a colourful and entertaining display of  Martial Arts and Lion Dance performed by students of Jow Ga Wushu Martial Arts Academy and Lion Dance Tasmania.  

Maddie Riewoldt's favourite colour was purple - competitors and spectators are encouraged to "get their purple on" and join the fun of the Best Dressed Person competition.  The Prize is always a "mystery".  Entry for spectators to the competition is $5 with all proceeds donated to Maddie Riewoldt's Vision.

This year, 2020, the Purple Paddle is the day after the Tasmanian State Dragon Boat Championships also being held at New Norfolk.  This offers a chance for spectators to see the serious racing side of Dragon Boat on 8 March at State Titles and then the very fun side at the Purple Paddle on 9 March.

BBQ, coffee and soft drinks available for purchase or BYO lunch.

Hosted by MoCo Dragon Boat Club and supported by Dragon Boat Tasmania and Jow Ga Wushu Marial Arts Academy and Lion Dance Tasmania.