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
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.
GB Senior A Recruiting
Despite all the challenges and uncertainty, the GB Senior A squad is pressing on. We have refocused our efforts a little into the “2021 Fast Forwards Programme”.
If competitions are going ahead we aim to be ready. If not we will focus on a positive future by keeping people motivated and involved. If you are Senior A eligible, interested and prepared to move forwards with us to create the future please check out the video and get in contact.
Club Fees Waived
We are aware that this is not the same for all clubs, some of whom are facing a reduction in membership and income. You will know that the club affiliation fees (£400 per club) were due for payment on 01 January, however we have agreed to waive these fees for all clubs that were members last year and extend your club membership to the end of 2021. We will refund the clubs that have paid for this year. For clubs that were not members last year, please get in touch with us to discuss your membership for this year.
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 |
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