Explore Other Paddling Waters!

​​​​​​​Why not switch it up? Hitting races in other parts of the Country or even the World means fresh faces, new challenges, and epic vibes.

It's all part of the adventure, get out there and give it a go!!

2026

​​​​​​​AUGUST

29 Aug - 06 Sept - 15th IDBF Club Crew World Championships Regatta, Taipei

SEPTEMBER

26 September - NZDBA AGM, Christchurch

OCTOBER

18 October - Aoraki Splash 'n Dash, Kerrs Beach

NOVEMBER

12-14 November - Pan Pacific Master Games

27-29 November - Penang International Dragon Boat Regatta, Gold Coast

29 November - Aoraki Open, Lake Rua

DECEMBER

5-6 December - Thailand International Dragon Boat Regatta

2027

JANUARY

24 January - Otepoti Tens, Dunedin Steamer Basin*

FEBRUARY

21 February - Around the bend, Lake Rua

MARCH

13 March - South Island Champs, Lake Ruataniwha

21 March - South Island Schools Champs, Lake Rua

APRIL

2-3 April - NZDBA Nationals, Lake Ruataniwha