Explore Other Paddling Waters!
​​​​​​​Why not switch it up? Attending races in other parts of the country means fresh faces, new challenges, and epic vibes.
Or... maybe your team is keen to explore regattas in other countries.

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

For specific details on Events in the local region refer to the websites for each Regional Sporting Organisation (RSO)
Check them out here

AUGUST - SEPTEMBER

1. Just finished - IBCPC Participatory Dragon Boat Festival, Aix-les-Bains, France
2. 29/08-6/09 2026 - 15th IDBF Club Crew World Championships (Chinese Taipei)
   15th IDBF CCWC - Bulletin 1

OCTOBER

1. 18th October - Aoraki Splash n Dash, Kerrs Beach, Christchurch

NOVEMBER

1. 12th - 14th November - Pan Pacific Masters Games (Pan Pacs) - Gold Coast, Australia
2. 27th - 29th November - Penang International Dragon Boat Regatta
   PIDBF 2026 - Bulletin 1
3. 29th November - Aoraki Open, Lake Rua, Christchurch

DECEMBER

1. 5th -6th December - Thailand International Dragon Boat Festival 2026
   TIDBF 2026 - Bulletin 1

2027

JANUARY

1. 24th January - Otepoti Tens, Dunedin Steamer Basin, Dunedin 

FEBRUARY

1. WDBF Wellington Dragon Boat Festival, Wellington Harbour
   (Contact Wellington DBF for more details paddle@dragonboatfestival.org.nz)
2. NZDBA NZ Secondary Schools National Dragon Boat Championships, Wellington Harbour
   (held as a separate event within the Wellington Dragon Boat Festival)

MARCH

1. ADBA Auckland Regional Dragon Boat Championships - Lake Pupuke, Takapuna, Auckland
2. Aoraki DBA South Island Regional Championships - TBC

APRIL

1. 2nd -3rd April 2027 NZDBA NZ National Dragon Boat Championships - Lake Ruataniwha, Twizel