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The British Dragon Boat Racing Association is the governing body of dragon boat racing in Great Britain. Dragon boat racing is one of the fastest growing and most exciting water sports you can take part in. The BDA is responsible for all aspects of the sport from community development up to managing British teams racing abroad. It runs a National League calendar for racing crews all round the country together with the National Championships held annually at the National Water Sports Centre.

2010 National Cup
Thursday, 09 September 2010
The deadline for the 2010 National Cup is imminent. Your entry forms need to be with the BDA secretary before midday on September 10th or you will miss the boat! Contact the National League coordinator on This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it to confirm your position in the programme.
 
Premier Open BNTS - Tampa in Sight
Thursday, 09 September 2010
If you would like to paddle for the GB premier open team in 2011 at the World Championships in Tampa, USA then register your interest with the BNTS now. An open day is being held for all registered paddlers on the 16th October 2010 at Longridge Activity Centre (Marlow, Bucks). To register for the squad and receive further details please email us on This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it   or call Tom Love on 07917541181.
 
Worcester NL Results
Friday, 27 August 2010

The full race results for the penultimate round (round 7) of the National League at Worcester Racecourse are available below. 20 crews turned out to give the crowds of spectators a spectacle of close racing. The yellow and black of Amathus came away top of the pile ahead of the blue and pink in both 200 and 500m classes leaving the final event in London to decide the league.

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No Hills but More Gold
Monday, 16 August 2010

European Nations Championships - Sunday Competition Day

The 500m class made it three in a row for the Premier Women and provided an opportunity for them to perform their celebration dance routine to the crowded stands. The silver and bronze medallists were happy to join in with the moves along with many of the GB supporters who once again turned out in droves.  The Grand Dragons had provided the warm up act with their bronze medal presentation ceremony.

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Gold Again with a Touch of Silver!
Sunday, 15 August 2010


Saturday Competition Day

The Premier Women struck gold again in the 200m class after storming through their heat. The Grand Dragons were equally impressive in their heat to go through to the major final without the semi. Just 2 thousandths of a second separated them and Ukraine on the line to deny the Grand Dragons gold in their first international outing.

The re-shaped Senior Women secured a convincing second place ahead of the Czechs falling just short of the established German crew. The U18's running almost the same crew in mixed and open  once again coped brilliantly with the much stronger opposition and secured convincing minor final wins against the youngsters from the Netherlands. The Senior Open were a fraction off qualifying from their heat and the same again in the semi in a blanket finish with only the first 2 going through to the major final. They took the honours in their minor final with consistent times throughout the day. The Senior Mixed again met tough opposition but disappointed the home supporters with a win in their final race against the Netherlands.

Will Sunday complete the set for the Premier Women and bring more medals? Watch this space...

 
Gold for GB!
Sunday, 15 August 2010

Friday Competition Day

The Premier Women once again showed the way with an impressive win in the 2000m racing in Amsterdam. With the benefit of a clear run in the early legs of the race they powered their way through to gain several seconds on the German ladies ahead of them before the final turn. Germany proved to be a good pace setter for the girls as they finished the equivalent of over half a boat length up on Czech Republic and nearly a boat length on Hungary.

 

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