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Guts 'n Glory Dragon Boat Festival

Brittany Kohn
Event Director


Renee Bagwell & Mary Kirchner
Race Registrar

 

When: Saturday 14 July 2012 at 9:00 am

Where: VCKC Club House on the Gorge west of Tillicum Bridge (355 Gorge Rd W.)

What: Two different race types:

  1. 2500-meter combined-time race in 20-paddler boats. (only one category, i.e. Open)
    In the morning each team will race a 1250 metre course with a buoy turn (out and back). In the afternoon, each team will race the same course in a different dragon boat. The two times will be combined to see who gets the glory and medals
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  2. Sprints: 200-meter races in IDBF-certified 10-paddler boats.
    Results will be ranked by team category (Open, Women's & Mixed) for awarding of medals.

Cost: a) $330 per 20-paddler team AND/OR b) $180 per 10-paddler team.

Register: Print, complete and mail the registration to the G'nG Registrar OR by completing this online form.

  1. The number of teams is limited. Please register & pay early to avoid disappointment.
    (*NEW* Cutoff Date: July 4th.)
  2. VCKC Waivers must be completed prior to racing (teams please print, fill and sign this waiver).
  3. The team accepts Dragon Boat Canada's Rules of Racing.
  4. Teams must have a qualified steersperson who will attend a G'nG Safety Briefing.
  5. An on-site food concession and beverage garden will be available for paddlers.
  6. Parking is limited. Please park only in designated areas.
  7. Individuals can register on-site on race day. The race organizing team will attempt to place these individuals with incomplete teams. Placement is not guaranteed. Cost is $15 per person if placed on a team.