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
Save the Race Dates 2021
Tuesday 18 May 2021The dates we are putting out are only tentative. There are currently a millions reasons why these events may not go ahead, but we wanted to give clubs and individuals a heads up that there is a possibility that we may have some racing, and where this is likely to be.
Hong Kong 2022 Gay Games
In November 2022 the 11th Gay Games will take place in Hong Kong. For the first time ever Dragon Boat Racing will be an event!
Although it is the ‘Gay’ Games, being gay is not a prerequisite! The event is open to anyone, but participants need to be aware that there will be a certain amount of glitter and glam!
BDA update on Coronavirus
Monday 10 May 2021Following the government's announcement of the gradual relaxing of restrictions associated with the Coronavirus pandemic, a return to outdoor sport can now occur. In accordance with the BDA return to Training plan, clubs can resume training up to phase 2 (14 paddlers in a 20 person boat plus a helm).
On the 10th May the Government announced further restriction easing and we will move into PHASE THREE from 17th May. This means clubs, if they feel comfortable doing so, can train with 20 paddlers and start to use 10 person boats again.
Please go to our Coronavirus/covid-19 page which has all the latest information and links to our Return to Training Plan.
BDA 2021 AGM
Thursday 29 April 2021Notice for the 2021 BDA AGM is officially published. It will take place on Saturday 12th June at 10am, using the conference Software Zoom.
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
BDA 2021 AGM
Saturday 12 June 2021 (10:00 AM)
BDA Southern Regatta
Sunday 18 July 2021 (9:00 AM)
