Media and Public Relations Information

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
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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.