It's Off to the Dragon Boat Races!

The largest Dragon Boat Race in the State of Washington takes place on July 9

photo courtesy of the Tacoma Dragon Boat Association, www.tacomadragonboat.org 

 

Dragon boating is for fun. It’s for fitness. Dragon boating is competitive, where everyone is a winner just for being part of a team.

It’s also fun to watch!

Dragon boating is a water sports activity, where seniors can row alongside teenagers, where you don’t need experience to get started.

photo courtesy Seattle Flying Dragon Boat Club, www.seattleflyingdragons.org 

 

Originating in ancient China, Dragon Boat Racing is one of the fastest growing water sports in the world. There are many benefits from fitness to the social and team-building aspects, to raising funds for charity.

Come view the Dragon Boat Races on July 9 at Lake Meridian in Kent as part of Kent’s annual Cornucopia Days festival.

The races begin at 8:30am and finals are after 3pm. Nearly 30 teams are coming in from all over Canada, Washington and Oregon, along with individual paddlers from across the nation! Many Puget Sound area teams are racing for the honors of the day, which is the largest Dragon Boat Race in the state of Washington.

You can count on food, fun and displays for all ages.

Lake Meridian Park is located at 14800 SE 272^nd Street in Kent.