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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.

Stockton National League Event Results
Tuesday, 07 August 2012

It was far from grim up north for the crews who braved the sunshine and the odd shower to join Powerhouse and some enthusiastic Charity Crews to take part in the Stockton International River Festival. Hartlepool Powermen flexed their muscles again and showed that paddling is just like riding a bike, great paddlers do mature with age!  Points to be updated shortly but the detailed results are below.

ImageStockton NL and Charity Challenge detailed results (60 KB)

 
Stockton National League Event
Wednesday, 01 August 2012

6 Charity Crews will join 11 League Crews way up north at the Stockton International Water Festival and National League round 5. The full programme of races is available from the link below. The event kicks off early with the first race at 9:40 adjacent to post code TS18 2NE.

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Exeter National League Event :-(
Wednesday, 01 August 2012
Due to lack of interest in the re-scheduled date the Exeter National League event is cancelled for 2012.
 
Powerhouse Club Challenge
Tuesday, 31 July 2012

Powerhouse have released further information about the Treasure Hunt Paddle Challenge that will take place on Sunday.

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10th European Dragon Boat Championships
Tuesday, 31 July 2012

An open letter from Lisa Hayes, BDA Chairman.

Dear BDA Members, BDA Clubs, and All,
It was an honour and a great pleasure to see the success of all our GB teams at the recent European Dragon Boat Championships.
Not only did our GB crews perform exceptionally well, but GB claimed the Nations Cup, which we last won in 2000.
This success is testament to the hard work, dedication and commitment of all paddlers, helms, drummers, coaches, crew managers and all those who have worked with the GB teams.  HUGE thanks and a MASSIVE well done to all of you.
Read more...
 
6 Symmetry & the Nations Cup for GB
Monday, 30 July 2012

Typical NWSC weather greeted the crews on the final day of competition with a stiff head wind and a spot of thunder and lightning to disrupt proceedings before the final races. Once again the Premier Mixed swept all before them with a stunning Gold medal and this was matched by the U18 mixed team who continued to thrash their way to victory in Asian style. The breeze intensified through the afternoon until the storm cleared the water and provided perfect water for the last few races. The Grand Dragons were frustrated again with a 4th place by one hundredth of a second, possibly less disappointing than missing the Gold by the same margin. The U18 open faced a stronger challenge to maintain their winning streak over 500m but a Silver medal was added to the collection to make this championship one of their most successful ever. The Premier Women secured an impressive Gold medal with convincing wins in each of the three rounds of racing. The Senior Women mastered the small boat to secure a second Gold medal and fly the flag for the Senior Squad who had an off day in the Blue Riband event against strong opposition. The Premier Open competition was a little less certain after Hungary and Germany edged ahead in close company with the Tahiti Nui club crew in round one of three. GB stepped up in race two to hold Tahiti to quarter of a boat and sealed the Gold in round three, leading the European challenge across the line by sufficient margin for an aggregate win.

Nineteen medals over the three days of racing provided a convincing points tally to secure the European Nations Cup for Great Britain.

 
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