Dragon boat on Burrard Inlet

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About the Inlet Spring Regatta

The Inlet Spring Regatta is an annual dragon boat race event held in April on Burrard Inlet in the City of Port Moody at Rocky Point Park hosted by team Nothin’ Dragon. It features 200m races in BUK boats and attracts teams from throughout BC. Inlet Regatta is the first dragon boat event of the season and features live music, a DJ, food trucks, vendors and a beverage garden sponsored by Yellow Dog Brewing.

Media Contact 

Brian Kenny, President, Nothin' Dragon (host team)
604-817-5961  inletspringregatta@gmail.com

Race Grid / Schedule

Features

  • A free family-friendly spectator sport

  • Facepainting

  • 200m races in BUK dragon boats

  • 30+ dragon boat teams (900+ paddlers) from across the region

  • Opening ceremony with Kwikwetlem First Nation

  • Live entertainment from 11 noon to 5 p.m.

  • Paddler’s Village (see site map)

  • Food vendors (see site map)

  • Beer garden sponsored by Yellow Dog Brewing from 11:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. (see site map)

  • Exhibitions and shopping opportunities (see Vendors)

  • Close proximity to Moody Centre Skytrain station

Social media

Facebook: facebook.com/inletspringregatta
RSVP to our 2024 Facebook Event Page to receive updates and a day-of reminder.
Follow us on Instagram.
Use our event hashtag: #inletspringregatta

About Dragon Boating

Dragon boat racing is one of the fastest-growing water sports in the world.  Participants of all ages compete and enjoy the sport.  Over 2,000,000 people around the world participate in dragon boat festivals or regattas. Dragon boats are 12 meters in length and are propelled by 20 paddlers, guided by a steersperson and kept in rhythm by a drummer seated at the bow of the boat, maintaining a steady, and powerful pace for the duration of the traditional 500-meter course. 

The Inlet Spring Regatta features 200m sprints, with each race taking approximately 1 minute to complete. Boats race in heats of 3 to 4 boats across.  Total teamwork and a spirit of competition make each race exciting! View our Race Rules & Regulations.

Official Poster

2024 edition

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Photos

2023 Event Photos by Ed Nguyen. Facebook photo albums
2022 Event Photos by Joep Olthuis on Facebook
2019 Event Photos by Joep Olthuis
2018 Event Photos by Joep Olthuis
2018 Event Photos by Joep Olthuis on Facebook

Team Bios

2024 Race Teams – View team photos here

Articles - Press Releases

April 6, 2024: Paddles Up for the Fifth Inlet Spring Regatta

April 11, 2023: 25 Years of Dragon Boating on Burrard Inlet

April 7, 2022: Inlet Spring Regatta Returns to Port Moody on April 23

April 17, 2019: Over 1000 Paddles Up for the Inlet Spring Regatta

Jan. 21, 2019: Inlet Spring Regatta 2019 Dedicated to Dan Strain

April 10, 2018: Inlet Spring Regatta Ready to Launch on April 22

March 22, 2018: Nothin' Dragon Masters Celebrate 20 Years as a Team

March 18, 2018: Inlet Spring Regatta Launches Online Jersey Pre-ordering

Nov. 13, 2017: Inlet Spring Regatta to attract dragon boaters to Port Moody, B.C.

Nov. 7, 2017: First Nation artist donates Kingfisher image to Inlet Spring Regatta

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