The BDA
The BDA is the national governing body for Dragon Boat Racing throughout Great Britain.
Dragon Boat Racing is one of the most exciting and inclusive water sports as well as one of the fastest growing water sports that you can take part in world wide.
News
Midlands National Regatta
Tuesday 7 September 2021Following feedback from clubs we are planning to hold a one day race event at the National Water Sports Centre in Nottingham on Sunday 19 September. Please note all Race entries are now done electronically through the Membership Platform.
Racing 2021
Monday 26 July 2021We have confirmed that there will be two Regattas in August. Both being held on the 15th August.
The Southern Regatta is a date change at short notice, and as with everything these days both these dates are subject to whatever happens between now and then with any government restrictions.
BDA update on Coronavirus
Monday 19 July 2021Following the government's announcement of the relaxing of restrictions associated with the Coronavirus pandemic, a return to full training can now occur. We will continue to leave our return to leave our return to training plan on the website here for clubs to use if they wish.
Clubs and members should remember that the virus is still with us and the nature of our sport means it is potentially a risky activity than most. Clubs and members should continue to proceed with caution and follow government and NHS advice.
Please go to our Coronavirus/covid-19 page which has all the latest information and links to our Return to Training Plan.
BDA Coach & official Training
Friday 9 July 2021BDA Officials training and Coaching training now available to register for
Team GB
Great Britain has been involved in international competition since the inauguration of the first World Championships held in Yue Yang, China in 1995. GB Squads have competed in every European and World Championships held since then.
League Tables
| Position | Crew | Races | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wraysbury | 7 | 88 |
| 2 | Secklow Hundred | 6 | 84 |
| 3 | Notts Anaconda | 7 | 81 |
| 4 | Amathus | 7 | 71 |
| 5 | Henley Dragons | 6 | 57 |
| 6 | Cambridgeshire Royals | 6 | 55 |
| 7 | Typhoon | 5 | 54 |
| 8 | Powerhouse | 6 | 39 |
| 9 | St Neots | 7 | 37 |
| 10 | Bristol Empire Dragons | 4 | 35 |
| 11 | Pershore Phoenix | 5 | 32 |
| 12 | Three River Serpents | 3 | 30 |
| 13 | Kingston Royals | 4 | 26 |
| 14 | Windy Pandas | 3 | 21 |
| 15 | Amathus Bees | 5 | 18 |
| 16 | Bradford Barracudas | 2 | 9 |
| 17 | Hurricanes | 1 | 8 |
| = | Pink Champagne | 3 | 8 |
| 19 | Typhoon Too | 2 | 5 |
| = | Manvers Dragons | 1 | 5 |
| 21 | Thames Titans | 1 | 4 |
| 22 | Spirit of Yorkshire | 1 | 3 |
| 23 | Kingston Pretenders | 1 | 1 |
| Position | Crew | Races | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Raging Dragons | 6 | 88 |
| 2 | Worcester | 7 | 78 |
| 3 | Preston Dragons | 7 | 74 |
| 4 | Exe-Calibre | 5 | 65 |
| 5 | Soaring Dragons | 5 | 48 |
| 6 | Thames Taniwhas | 4 | 46 |
| 7 | Too Secksy | 5 | 44 |
| 8 | Hurricanes | 3 | 34 |
| 9 | Kingston Royals | 2 | 28 |
| 10 | Crusaders | 1 | 11 |
| Position | Crew | Races | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Notts Anaconda | 6 | 72 |
| 2 | Amathus | 6 | 66 |
| 3 | Kingston Royals | 5 | 63 |
| 4 | Secklow Hundred | 5 | 54 |
| 5 | Worcester | 5 | 47 |
| 6 | Victorious Secret | 4 | 41 |
| 7 | Preston Dragons | 5 | 40 |
| 8 | St Neots | 4 | 37 |
| 9 | Raging Dragons | 3 | 28 |
| 10 | Pershore Flyers | 4 | 26 |
| 11 | Typhoon | 1 | 15 |
| = | Pink Champagne | 2 | 15 |
| 13 | Hurricanes | 1 | 10 |
| = | Thames | 1 | 10 |
| 15 | Weather Girls | 1 | 8 |
| = | Weather Girls | 1 | 8 |
| 17 | Bradford Barracudas | 1 | 6 |
| Position | Crew | Races | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thunder Dragons | 5 | 73 |
| 2 | Burner Dragons | 4 | 59 |
| Position | Crew | Races | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Secklow Hundred | 6 | 188.68 |
| 2 | Amathus DBC | 7 | 154.5 |
| 3 | Notts Anaconda | 7 | 152 |
| 4 | Worcester Dragon Boat Racing Club | 7 | 121 |
| 5 | Kingston Royals | 6 | 120.68 |
| 6 | Raging Dragons | 6 | 116 |
| 7 | Henley Dragons | 6 | 88.5 |
| 8 | Wraysbury | 7 | 88 |
| 9 | St Neots DBT | 7 | 85.54 |
| 10 | Typhoon Dragon Boat Club | 5 | 78 |
| 11 | Bristol Empire Dragons | 7 | 66.86 |
| 12 | Exe-Calibre Dragon Boat Club | 5 | 65 |
| Position | Crew | Races | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Preston Dragons DBC | 7 | 129.5 |
| 2 | Cambridgeshire Royals | 7 | 80.4 |
| 3 | Pershore Phoenix DBC | 7 | 66.36 |
| 4 | Thames Dragon Boat Racing Club | 4 | 66 |
| 5 | Soaring Dragons Loughborough | 6 | 56.86 |
| 6 | Hurricanes DBC | 4 | 56 |
| 7 | Powerhouse Dragons | 6 | 51.54 |
| 8 | Three River Serpents | 3 | 30 |
| 9 | Bradford Barracudas | 4 | 24.04 |
| 10 | Windy Pandas Dragon Boat Club | 3 | 24 |
| 11 | Pink Champagne | 3 | 23 |
| 12 | Crusaders DBC | 1 | 11 |
| 13 | Spirit of Yorkshire | 2 | 10 |
| 14 | Manvers Dragons | 1 | 8 |
| 15 | Yaguara Dragons | 1 | 1 |
Events
Midlands National Regatta
Sunday 19 September 2021 (9:00 AM)
