- November 28, 2024
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Nathan Benderson Park will host the inaugural Sarasota Dragon Boat Festival 2011 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., May 7.
Attendees will have an opportunity to participate in the races. No experience necessary; boats, paddles, life vests and coaches provided.
The sport of dragon boat racing is a paddlesport that uses a canoe-shaped boat painted and adorned with a Chinese dragon head, tail, drum and scales.
A community entry fee starts at $800 — or $40 per person. Corporate entry fee is $1,200.
For information or to register a team, contact Christine Canevari at (813) 600-9100 or [email protected].