Welcome to the United States Dragon Boat Federation (USDBF) Website.
The USDBF is the Governing Body for Dragon Boat Sport in the United States. This site gives you information about dragon boat teams, festivals, races, trainings, and other activities as well as some of the special benefits of membership in the USDBF.
Learn more about some of these exciting USDBF activities and initiatives:
- Festival Dates for 2012 – New!
- USDBF Southeast Region (SRDBA)
- 2011 U.S. Club Crew National Dragon Boat Racing Championships, August 2011, Fort Dodge, Iowa
- 2010 Club Crew National Dragon Boat Racing Championships, July 2010, Chattanooga, Tennessee
- Paddling Clinics (in various locations, tba)
- Boathouse Sports - Online Dragon Boat training gear store in collaboration with USDBF
- Insurance (see under “Documents”)
Also, for more on these events, follow the links:
- IDBF 8th Club Crew World Championships, Hong Kong, July 4-8, 2012 – New! Bulletin No. 1
- 10th IDBF World Dragon Boat Racing Championships, Tampa, August 3-7, 2011
Official Invitation * Bulletin 1 * Bulletin 2 * Bulletin 2 – Appendices 1-5 - 13th IDBF Congress Conveneing Notice - Tampa, August 2011
- 1st World Indoor Dragon Boat Championships, Tampa, July 31-August 2, 2011
- 1st Pan American Club Crew Championships, Tampa, July 30-31, 2011
The video (below) offers a brief introduction to this exciting sport.
We wish you all the very best for the 2011 dragon boating season. ”Paddles Up!”
Your USDBF,