Sport
16 July, 2025
Dragons swim back for festival
SEARCHING for a new entertaining team-building adventure? Look no further than DragonFest!
No need to panic about experience—gather 10 of your pals, coworkers, or the whole family to form a team for DragonFest 2025.
You’ll be guided by nationally accredited coaches and steers, ensuring you’re in safe hands. Anyone aged 10 and up can join the fun!
Sunday 14 September is your opportunity to experience the thrill of dragon boat racing on the Pumicestone Passage.
One of the best things about dragon boat racing is its inclusivity.
There is an incredible sense of camaraderie as each boat is powered by a team of 10/20 paddlers, a drummer, and a steerer, all needing to be working in perfect harmony to glide through the water.
Each member must synchronise their strokes to power the dragon boat. The experience is unique and creates a strong bond among participants, making dragon boat racing an excellent opportunity to make new friends and strengthen existing relationships.
Whether you’re a competitive athlete chasing medals or simply looking to try something new, DragonFest is an opportunity to challenge yourself, meet new people, and be part of a fun, community event happening on beautiful Bribie Island.
The sport is a full-body workout that engages your core, back, arms, and legs, helping to build strength and endurance in a fun-filled atmosphere.
Steeped in tradition, with its origins dating back over 2,000 years to ancient China, the sport embraces its rich cultural heritage.
Part of the cultural component of DragonFest 2025 includes Lion Dancers, adding vibrant colour to the experience.
The event is hosted by Dragon Boat Pumicestone, the fastest-growing dragon boat club in SE Queensland, where the club promotes a culture of fun, fitness and friendship.
DragonFest sponsor Keith Wilkins of Knobel & Davis Real Estate says, “This club brings together people from all walks of life to participate in the sport of dragon boating,” he said.
“Not only does it promote physical fitness, but it also teaches invaluable lessons in teamwork and perseverance.”
The inaugural Pumicestone DragonFest held in Sept 2024 was a roaring success with more than 200 competitors, from as far south as Tweed and north of Hervey Bay, descending on Bribie Island.
To register your interest or for more details contact: dragonboatpumicestone@gmail.com or call 0418 898 082.
