The Event

The Racing

Team Information

The annual Dragon Boat Festival (DBF) is organised by the Bristol Breakfast Rotary Club, who are currently meeting regularly at Redland Green Club in Redland, Bristol.

The objectives are to have fun and raise money for charities.

The Festival is held at Baltic Wharf on the Bristol City Harbourside between The Cottage Inn and the Bristol Marina.

Teams will be raising money for local and other Rotary Charities unless otherwise agreed.

This year we are raising funds for local and global charities supporting food poverty, education and homelessness.

The DBF, is a full day’s event with up to 36 teams competing in heats, semi-finals and a grand final.  The fundraising is achieved by all crew members obtaining sponsorship.  Boats, paddles, buoyancy aids and instruction are provided by the organisers who are professional event organisers.

No previous experience is necessary and it is open to all, subject to a minimum age of 16 and being able to swim 50 yards in light clothing.

Fancy dress makes it more fun so prizes are awarded to the winners of the best fancy dress as well as the winners and those who raise the most sponsorship.

In addition to having great fun and raising money for good causes, the event can provide companies, other groups and organisations with an opportunity for team building.

If you are interested in entering a team in 2025,  please click here. In any case, why not make a donation ?