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Dragon Boat Regatta

During the first weekend of September, it is time again for the Dragon Boat Regatta on the Bosbaan in the Amsterdamse Bos in Amstelveen. On Saturday, the boats sail on the Bosbaan and on Sunday through the Amsterdam canals.

Dragon Boat Regatta

Location
Het Amsterdamse Bos
Bosbaanweg 5
1182 AG Amstelveen
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Different class

There is room for a maximum of 18 teams from the Netherlands and abroad. Participation in the teams is at your own risk. Participants must be able to swim at least 50 meters fully clothed. If they cannot do that, they must wear a life jacket.

Races will be held between 10:30 and 17:00. The 1st captains meeting is at 10:00. The award ceremony will be held around 17:30 or earlier.

There are prizes per distance and an EHDC trophy for a classification over the three distances. The times can be deviated from later. You will receive timely notice about this.

On Sunday, 3 September there is the traditional canal tour through Amsterdam between 11:00 and 15:00. During the tour, there is a long break on an Amsterdam terrace. Foreign teams also participate in the Regatta. The maximum number of boats in the canals is 12.

If you want to know more about The National Championship Dragon Boat and the Dragon Boat Regatta, visit the website for all information and possible changes.

Please note: Deliberately overturning a boat costs €250 in fines.

Dragon Boat Regatta

Location
Het Amsterdamse Bos
Bosbaanweg 5
1182 AG Amstelveen
show in Google Maps