The Victorian Dragon Boat Association Inc. (which also trades as Dragon Boats Victoria) welcomes you to its website. We are the governing body for the fantastic sport known as Dragon Boat Racing in Victoria.
We run regular racing events, and have many diverse teams paddling in Victoria. Dragon boating is a sport that captivates its participants. It is also an event that showcases the preparedness of Australians to accept and enjoy a cultural activity that has its roots in ancient China and celebrates the many unique aspects of Chinese culture. Due to the nature of a team involving a large amount of people (22+!) its a sport with that involves many people of all ages and backgrounds.
Our premier event is the Melbourne International Dragon Boat Festival, an event we have held annually since 1985, which this year sees a return to the fantastic Yarra River.
In addition to competing in the Festival and various other events, teams train regularly on Melbourne’s magnificent waterways, enjoying some of Melbourne’s most spectacular views as they train.
Albury Wodonga - Brave Hearts regatta
It may have been wet, but it was still good! Despite the rain, the Albury Wodonga regatta was still much bigger and better than last year. We had some good close (very!) racing, and enjoyed the teams from the ACT coming down too. Its allways nice...
National Champs / International paddling opportunity
Are you paddling at the national Dragon Boat Championships for the Victorian team and in need of a State Rashi? Please contact the DBV Social co-ordinator here and get your order in!
We have received an invitation to paddle in China as part of a 5 cities trip, covering Zhuhai, Nanning (or Zhanjiang), Zhaoqing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou cities...
We've had yet another successful Chinese New Year regatta at docklands. The weather was fantastic, and we privileged to have interstate guests from Adelaide. As usual, the finish line photos are available in the photo gallery, as are some general photos from the day. The race results can be found here.
Falls creek - photos and results
We've uploaded a selection of photos, and all the photos from the finish line to our photo album. Not all photos are the exact first place finish line photo, but the most interesting finish line photo from each race. Another great weekends racing was had by all, if you missed it, definately book yourself in for this next year!
Below is a short video of the last bit of CYSM performing one of the best pieces of entertainment of the day
Victorian State Coach announced as Asian Champs Australian team coach
AusDBF have just announced their selection of the coach to take train and lead the Australian teams at the upcoming Asian Dragon Boat Championships. Serge Cucsa (Victorian State coach) was the successful applicant, out a field of many. Serge has been coaching Dragon Boat teams for years, including currently coaching the Melbourne Flames, as well...
Victorian State Training is due to begin this Sunday (and every Sunday thereafter!)
We'd love to see all Victorian paddlers come down and experience paddling and training at a state level. Moving forward, those interested are encouraged to try out for the Victorian teams that will be selected to go the Dragon Boat National Champs in Adelaide...
It may have been wet, but it was still good! Despite the rain, the Albury Wodonga regatta was still much bigger and better than last year. We had some good close (very!) racing, and enjoyed the teams from the ACT coming down too. Its allways nice...
