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  • SUP & Run 5K

    Three great races, world-class venue, awesome shirts, custom 4" finisher medals, CHALLENGE coins, great prizes, spectacular post-race party and more!

  • Sarasota International Dragon Boat Festival

    In what will promise to be a fiercely competitive Sport Division and widely attended Community Division, the event offers racing for established and entry-level dragonboat teams alike looking to gain competitive experience by competing in a world-class sports facility.

  • New Paddler Day – Free & Open to All

    Join us for New Paddler Day -  open to everyone.  It’s FREE! Try out paddling with no strings attached — if you're ages 11 and older, there’s a seat in the boat for you!

  • 2025 USDBF Club Crew National Championships

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    More than 100 teams from around the nation will be competing at Nathan Benderson Park for a place in the 2025 IDBF Club Crew National Championships! Don't miss this unforgettable event Oct. 16-19, filled with thrilling dragon boat racing and fierce competition. Mark your calendars and be part of the action! For more event information, visit: https://www.usdbf.org/club-crew/2025-ccnc/    

  • Ride the Dragon – A Breast Cancer Survivor Wellness Event

    Are you a breast cancer survivor? Join us from 8am-1pm to learn about the benefits of paddling in a dragon boat. Enjoy a morning of information speakers and fellowship then suit up to paddle on a dragon boat!

  • New Paddler Day – Free & Open to All

    Join us for New Paddler Day -  open to everyone.  It’s FREE! Try out paddling with no strings attached — if you're ages 11 and older, there’s a seat in the boat for you!

  • NBP Paddle-a-Thon: A Community Event in Support of our Paddlers

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    Join Us for the NBP Paddle-a-Thon: A Community Event in Support of our outrigger canoe program! This exciting event will last for 12 hours as we strive to complete 15 laps of 5k each in our OC6, with a new lap every 45 minutes!

  • Dragon Boat 101

    Join the sport of legends and begin your dragon boat adventure today! Click below to view course dates and pricing. 

  • Sarasota International Dragon Boat Festival

    In what will promise to be a fiercely competitive Sport Division and widely attended Community Division, the event offers racing for established and entry-level dragonboat teams alike looking to gain competitive experience by competing in a world-class sports facility.