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All About Dragon Boat Racing in Los Angeles

Dragon boats racing on the ocean

What is dragon boat racing? Is it like Fast and the Furious meets the ocean but more peaceful? Or is it boats zooming by with powerful engines? Canoes and paddleboards are common here in L.A.’s Marina. But what about dragon boats? Turns out dragon boat racing has been around quite a long time. It’s become a more popular recreational and competitive sport around the world. In fact, there’s a US Dragon Boat Federation and myriad organizations, clubs and people who all enjoy paddling in dragon boats  right here in Southern California. 

Save the date for the Third Annual Marina Del Rey Dragon Boat Festival presented by the Los Angeles County Dragon Boat Club on Saturday, March 2, 2024

WHAT TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

 

 

Read below for more info about dragon boat races from Nathan Salazar, Head Coach of the Los Angeles County Dragon Boat Club. 

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