Dragon boats paddlers listen to instructions during practice Sunday, May 4, 2025, at White Rock Lake in Dallas. The team is getting ready for races during the 2025 Dragon Boat Festival.

Dragon boat racing involves teams of 20 paddlers, a steerer, and a drummer working in synchronization. Twelve people from the Jacksonville area are competing in the IDBF World Dragon Boat Racing ...

On Wednesday, five weeks from a race for Ha’s boat, “the Thunder,” and its crew of newcomers did not yet have a drummer, but that was just the start of it. The students, strong and in sync at the ...

Dragon Boat racing is a 2,300-year-old tradition from Ancient China with 45-foot sleek boats donned with dragon heads, tails and scales that seat 20 paddlers each. Colorful drummers sit in the bow ...

Portland City Councilor Eric Zimmerman, left, and staff members supporting other city council members give a cheer after dragon boat practice on the Willamette River in Portland, May 29, 2025.

Lorna Young, organizer for the festival, and Mike Marek, a participant in the dragon boat races, joined 12 News at 11 to preview the event.

South Lake Union Park will be packed on June 14th for the annual Seattle Dragon Boat Festival. The day includes races, food, music, and live performances.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Dragon boat racing may not be a household name just yet, but a sports club in Louisville is hoping to make it one. In 2020, 502 Dragon Boat was founded as a nonprofit organization.

Teams raced across Lake Wallenpaupack in Pike County on Saturday. The Chamber of the Northern Poconos hosted the Pocono Dragon Boat Race, where spectators watched from Palmyra Township Public ...

In 2020, 502 Dragon Boat was founded as a nonprofit organization. The club's executive director, Erin Kelleher, says it's not just about competition, it’s about access, community and joy.