United States Dragon Boat Federation

The USDBF is launching its inaugural strategic planning process to determine the direction and priorities of the organization for the next two to five years.

All are invited to participate in a short Community Survey that will provide data to guide our discussions and decisions.
Please take a few minutes to respond and help with this important effort; deadline to complete is August 1st!

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Many thanks from the USDBF Strategic Planning Committee.

The future of Dragon Boat starts here! Join a FREE regional youth camp to sharpen your skills, meet new paddlers, and experience the excitement of dragon boat racing.

If you have any questions contact: [email protected]

The Youth Committee Logo Contest deadline has been extended to July 22nd!! Submit your designs now!!!

This is a contest for youth dragon boat paddlers ages 12-24. All submission information can be found below

GUIDELINES:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MdlOv7JjMlhjwe288q1RZsofrTOsARjg/view?usp=drivesdk

SUBMISSION FORM:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1x0Kh2WJJizFrQiHhWQk7fonKLePiR4VzB_ecOzlN5LQ/edit?usp=drivesdk

Please contact [email protected] if you have any questions!

This is your chance!!! Anyone from ages 12-24 we want your designs! Submissions are open until July 8th.

If you have any questions please contact [email protected]

GUIDELINES:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MdlOv7JjMlhjwe288q1RZsofrTOsARjg/view?usp=drivesdk

SUBMISSION FORM:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1x0Kh2WJJizFrQiHhWQk7fonKLePiR4VzB_ecOzlN5LQ/edit?usp=drivesdk

Today is the 5th day of the 5th Lunar month. 🐉 We celebrate Qu Yuan today, the reason behind the culturally rich sport of Dragon Boat.
How are you celebrating? Let us know in the comments! 🐉🛶

If you’re racing at the Can-American Club Crew Championships, make sure to attend this meeting on June 15—and make sure to register your crew by the May 31 deadline! 🇺🇸🇨🇦

CanAmerican Club Crew Championships! Email from Dragon Boat Canada Captain and Steersperson Meetings CanAmerican Club Crew Championships! July 17 - 20, 2026 Olympic Basin, Parc Jean Drapeau Montreal, Quebec Canada [La version française s

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📢 The USDBF is now accepting applications for the High Performance Committee (HPC)!

Application form and job description are available on our website:
www.USDBF.org

Application deadline: April 28