Dragon Boat West

Looking for teams from North America to race in Hong Kong 2017.

I will be looking for teams to join me for the 26th Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Races on Hong Kong Island (near central)

The tentative  date has been proposed for June 2, 3 and 4th, 2017.

If you are interested in sending a team, please pm me and I can provide more details/offers.

More info from this year's event.

http://www.hkcdba.org (http://www.hkcdba.org)

Hi Puppy,
Raise A Little Swell -ladies team in. Looking at women's standard and small boat.

Thanks
Monica

Keep an eye for more flight deals

*****don't book any flights units Hong Kong has approved the dates for 2017.*******


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Dates are only proposed dates

Awards

Standard Boat Categories – 1 Trophy and 28 medals for each winning team and 1 Trophy for other
participating teams.
Small Boat Categories – 1 Trophy and 16 medals for each winning team and 1 Trophy for other
participating teams.

Race by-law
1) Subject to by-law 2 below, there is no limitation on the number of race entries participated by each
organisation.

2) One paddler cannot represent more than 1 team (sub-teams under the same team name (e.g. Team
A, Team B) are regarded as different teams) in the same category. All participants must be holders
of the 2017 HKCDBA Athlete registration card.

3) Standard Boat Races: Maximum number of participants in each team is 40 including 1 team manager,
1 drummer, 1 steersman, 18 paddlers and 19 reserves.

4) Small Boat Races: Maximum number of participants in each team is be 30 including 1 team manager,
1 drummer, 1 steersman, 10 paddlers and 17 reserves.

5) The coach can also be the drummer or steersman with clear indication on the crew list.

6) Reserves for paddlers, drummer and steersman are also subject to the entry requirement of the
corresponding categories.

7) Each team must have a Team Manager, who must be present in the Crew Assembly Area during the
time when the team is racing and is under the monitoring of Race Officials.

8) Category with less than 3 participating teams will be cancelled.

9) Participants may use their own paddles in accordance with the [Clause] 5.2 Amendments of HKCDBA Competition Regulations and Rules of Racing.

10) HKCDBA Organizing Committee shall have the right to refuse any entry into the races at its sole
discretion without providing any reason.

11) Any team who severely contravenes rules and regulations or disciplinary code will be disqualified,
and are not entitled for any awards.

12) HKCDBA reserves the right to restrict the number of racing paddlers according to weather condition
for safety reason.

13) In case of illegal construction or illegal occupation of public area or destruction of facilities / planting,
teams may be prosecuted and disqualified with no refund.


**note  I would highly recommending bringing a crew of 20-22 paddlers for standard boat and a crew of 12-13 for small boat.  Bringing too many spares can cause issues.  Some paddlers don't like to fly that far to just sit.  If you do bring a larger crew, then split the crew into multiple small boat teams

All participants must be

 Able to swim at least 100m without wearing life jacket;
 Holders of 2015 Athlete Registration Cards; and
 Aged 12 or above as of 1 Jan 2015

International Open

 No gender limitation

International Mixed

 8-12 female paddlers for Standard Boat
 4-6 female paddlers for Small Boat

International Women
 Latest HKCDBA Rules and Regulations shall apply


**standard boat - only 18 paddlers because the water is choppy.

Note:   additional races prior to the Hong Kong international race.  There are lots of local races that are held about a week and/or few days before the main race.  Most notably is the Stanley race and Macau.  There is also one race in a suburb of hong kong  that races 40 paddlers.  

These races are not part of the sponsorship however,  I can try to work with local organizers to ask for discounts.  Most of the local races are only one day events.

http://www.sport.gov.mo/en/sites/dragonboat_sp/2016/id/282 (http://www.sport.gov.mo/en/sites/dragonboat_sp/2016/id/282)

http://www.dragonboat.org.hk/?q=en/race-info/sun-life-stanley-international-dragon-boat-championships (http://www.dragonboat.org.hk/?q=en/race-info/sun-life-stanley-international-dragon-boat-championships)


Here are all the other ones....http://www.hongkongextras.com/_dragon_boat_festivals_2011.html (http://www.hongkongextras.com/_dragon_boat_festivals_2011.html)

2016 INTERNATIONAL OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP RESULT

Champions : Windsor Arch Nanhai Jiujiang Men's DragonBoat Team
Runners-up : Singapore National DragonBoat Team
Third place : Southern District Council Dragon Boat Team


Notice no North American team......I think it's time to change that for next year

All women's team's     you need a women  steers and women drummer.   There is no exception on this rule

Athletes cards will be issued when team register.

If teams are staying longer in hk,  we have secured a hotel in hk at great rates.

Life jackets are not required but if you can't swim or not strong at it, please bring your own life jackets.

Also, bring your own paddles if you don't want to use wooden paddles.

All teammates MUST wear the exactly same team uniform  (except underwear, shorts, shoes and hats)

Kerry,

Houston Heat is in!

Standard boat - Mixed
Small boat - Men, Women and Mixed, thanks!

We are interested in other event as well, but we will have to wait till they released the date for other event to be sure.

Currently negotiationing with a local hotel in hk (for additional nights) ...cost will be around $110 cdn per night (2 per room) or about $84 US per night.  Stay tuned for more info.

Macau has set their date:

Macau Dragon Boat Festival 2017 is on Tuesday, May 30, 2017

Just an hour away, but quite different from Hong Kong, is Macau: the mega-resort and casino center that also has interesting historical sights.

Macau's main draw for tourists are the big casinos and hotels. It is the new gambling resort capital of the world with 5 of the world's 10 largest casino resorts. But there are also old Portuguese sites to see. UNESCO World Heritage sites San Ma Lo and Guia Fortress are popular with tourists.

You'll need your passport to travel between these two regions. However, foreign tourists to Hong Kong generally have no problem entering Macau with a free short term stamp on their passport. But no visa is required.

Getting to Macau by Ferry
Ferry prices are higher in the evening and highest at night, and higher at weekends and holidays.

Hong Kong Terminals

China Ferry Terminal is in Tsim Sha Tsui. Price: 132 to 172 HKD (single trip, economy class). It is about a kilometer north of the Tsim Sha Tsui Star Ferry. You could walk to it through Harbour City Mall, or just take a taxi to 33 Canton Road.

Hong Kong Macau Ferry Terminal is near the IFC Towers in the Shun Tak Center on Hong Kong Island. Price: 132 to 172 HKD (single trip, economy class). It is near the Star Ferry, the IFC Mall, and the Shueng Wan MTR station.

Approx $22-$28 cdn dollars one way.....

Hi Puppy. Does the offer apply to teams from New Zealand as well?

Let me ask and I will respond.

http://www.pentictonwesternnews.com/sports/385939561.html?mobile=true (http://www.pentictonwesternnews.com/sports/385939561.html?mobile=true)

O2P will be racing in the 2017 Sun Life Stanley International Dragon Boat Championships in Hong Kong.
O2P (Oh, to Pee) is a dragon boat team made up of kidney dialysis patients, kidney recipients, kidney donors, health care practitioners, family and friends. 

It's official FCRCC premier are going to Hong Kong.  If you are interested in joining FCRCC and want to give it a try, this is a great time.   There will be a women, open and mixed team entered for this race. 

You can find info on the team at www.fcrccpremier.com (http://www.fcrccpremier.com)"

I am interested in sending a team of paddlers for the festival in June 2017. I expect to have at least 20 paddlers (and they will be expected to have paddled at least 2 months (estimated at 12-14 sesesions) before the festival to ensure we have a strong experienced team).

We are interested in attending the festival in June 2017. Will expect to have a team of at least 20 paddlers ready. Our team name is "SFDBC Seattle Blazing Paddles".

Fong Ng

MAD from NYC will be going!

Great News...

Macau race is set for May 30th.  We have received free entry into this race. No visa is required for Canadians or USA teams.

This is a one day race and teams can ferry over from Hong Kong and return the same day.


Please let me know if you want to race in this race too.

Orca (Vancouver BC) is in!! Excited!!

Just checked with Hong Kong and the date has not been set yet. However June 2, 3 and 4th is still looking good.  I will keep everyone updated.

It's official.  Hong Kong has set their date for their race.  Races are schedule for June 2, 3 and 4th.  Registration is not open yet. Look forward to more details.

Hi Kerry! Lincoln High School will be going to next year!!! We're very excited!

If anyone is looking for some great deals on flights...search this site:

https://www.skyscanner.ca (https://www.skyscanner.ca)

BTW, JFK - HKG (return) on ANA airlines...$680US in June

YVR - NRT - HKG
Japan Airlines
$744 Can ROUNDTRIP

https://www.skyscanner.ca/transport/flights/yvra/hkg/170528/170606/airfares-from-vancouver-to-hong-kong-international-in-may-2017-and-june-2017.html?adults=1&children=0&adultsv2=1&childrenv2=&infants=0&cabinclass=economy&rtn=1&preferdirects=false&outboundaltsenabled=false&inboundaltsenabled=false&ref=home#results (https://www.skyscanner.ca/transport/flights/yvra/hkg/170528/170606/airfares-from-vancouver-to-hong-kong-international-in-may-2017-and-june-2017.html?adults=1&children=0&adultsv2=1&childrenv2=&infants=0&cabinclass=economy&rtn=1&preferdirects=false&outboundaltsenabled=false&inboundaltsenabled=false&ref=home#results)

SFO - MNL - HKG

Phillippine Airlines

$877 Canadian Dollars  ($653 US) ROUND TRIP

https://www.skyscanner.ca/transport/flights/sfo/hkg/170528/170606/airfares-from-san-francisco-international-to-hong-kong-international-in-may-2017-and-june-2017.html?adults=1&children=0&adultsv2=1&childrenv2=&infants=0&cabinclass=economy&rtn=1&preferdirects=false&outboundaltsenabled=false&inboundaltsenabled=false&ref=home#results (https://www.skyscanner.ca/transport/flights/sfo/hkg/170528/170606/airfares-from-san-francisco-international-to-hong-kong-international-in-may-2017-and-june-2017.html?adults=1&children=0&adultsv2=1&childrenv2=&infants=0&cabinclass=economy&rtn=1&preferdirects=false&outboundaltsenabled=false&inboundaltsenabled=false&ref=home#results)

Just saw non stop with Cathy Pacific leaving May 28 and returning Jun 5 for 850.
Monica
Raise A Little Swell

 Here are all the categories that you can race in:


International Championships
1.      International Open Championship (small boat & standard boat)
2.      International Women Championship (small boat & standard boat)
3.      International Mixed Championship (small boat & standard boat)
4.      International Paradragon Championship (standard boat)
5.      International Cancer Survivors’ Championship (small boat)
6.      Fancy Dress Race (standard boat)
 
Details of the information bulletin will be shared with you when ready soon.
 
Tentative Programme Outline & Itinerary
 
1 Dec to 1 Mar 2017    Registration and online submission of athlete information
1 June 2017                Team arrival / Team Managers Meeting
2 June 2017                Practice Session / Race Day
2 – 4 June 2017          Race Day
4 June 2017                Celebration Dinner
5 June 2017                Team Departure / Optional tour
 

Any team going to HK 2017 in need of a steer? Competitive steer with a team that won't be able to go, interested in going, and willing to help out another team. Based in Lower Mainland, BC.

Hi Orca is going!! New Vancouver team going competitive in 2017

Send me an email to connect - Karen

[email protected]

FliesMax (New York, NY/Berkeley, CA) is going. Excited about it. Thank you.

Need a steer person. Please contact me if available to help out, thank you.

http://www.secretflying.com/2016/vancouver-canada-beijing-shanghai-china-607-cad-roundtrip/ (http://www.secretflying.com/2016/vancouver-canada-beijing-shanghai-china-607-cad-roundtrip/)

FYI


​HKCDBA now announced the bulletin (1), prelim entry form and hotel details of "2017 Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Races". Please find details from the attachments below.​

Holiday Inn Causeway Bay is offering a great deal for racers...PM me for more information (Contact at Holiday Inn is Mandy)

https://www.hkcdba.org (https://www.hkcdba.org)

Macau information is up....



http://www.cmdragonboat.org.mo (http://www.cmdragonboat.org.mo)

Dear Clubs & Teams,


https://reg.hkdba.com.hk


Athlete registration for 2017 Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Races and for the year of 2017-18 is now start, please refer to the attached "Online Registration Manual for Team Manager" and "Online Registration and User Manual for Athlete" for details.

For team manager who has NEVER been registered in any races organized by HKCDBA before, please follow the procedure of NEW Registration of "Online Registration Manual for Team Manager" before your athletes to do the athlete online registration.

**If your team is interested in participating in 2017 Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Races, please complete Team Manager and Athlete online registration before the launch of online application for races (expected to launch at the end of March)


Should you have any inquiries, please feel free to contact us.
Thank you.

Best Regards,
Hong Kong China Dragon Boat Association
Tel : 2504 8332
Fax : 2577 1873



***** If you did not get the links, please PM immediately.  I've emailed all teams that have registered*********



For those who can read in Chinese...


致　各屬會及隊伍：

「2017香港國際龍舟邀請賽」運動員註冊 及 2017-18年度運動員註冊/ 更新註冊 現在開始，詳情請參閱附件「領隊網上註冊及操作指引」及「運動員網上註冊及操作指引」。

如　貴隊伍之領隊從未註冊及報名參與任何中國香港龍舟總會所舉辦的比賽，請先跟據「領隊網上註冊及操作指引」完成新註冊步驟。完成上述領隊註冊後，領隊方可通知　貴隊伍隊員完成運動員註冊步驟。

**如　貴隊伍隊員希望於稍後時間報名參加「2017香港國際龍舟邀請賽」，請於賽事網上報名開始前（網上報名預計三月尾開始）完成以上領隊及運動員網上註冊。


如有任何查詢，請聯絡本會秘書處。
謝謝。

中國香港龍舟總會　謹啟
電話：2504 8332
傳真：2577 1873

Help! Orca is a Vancouver based semi-competitive team racing in Macau May 30 and then onto HK for Jun 2-4

We are 31 people - just found out in Macau we cannot race in two categories - we were planning to race a full women's team and full mixed, but their rules state you cannot swap paddlers out between races .. so we are stuck - cannot do both! Want to do both!

If you have paddlers going to HK who would like to also experience Macau (only a short ferry ride from HK) we would love to have you join Orca to race!

Please get back to me right away as the deadline if fast approaching! Send contact info for anyone who can commit to May 30th - looking for 12-13 people

Mike:  [email protected]     

Hey Puppy
Hard to believe it was one year ago you approached Raise A Little Swell to consider going to Hong Kong in 2017.  What an experience our team had.  We never thought we would come home with a 2nd place finish in the International Womens Standard Boat 400m race.

It was an experience the whole team greatly appreciated and glad we had the chance to go.

Glad they changed the race grid.   :D

Raise A Little Swell