Dragon Boat Festival at Rocketts Landing July 30, 2011

The Richmond International Dragon Boat Festival is a one-day regatta that brings together 1,000 recreational and elite dragon boat athletes and thousands of spectators. The event offers an exhilarating combination of racing in concert with an entertainment showcase for corporations, community organizations and families.
The world’s fastest growing water sport is also the most exciting. Twenty paddlers move in unison, combining strength with teamwork in a boat whose elaborate design originates in ancient China. Dragon boat racing is a sport for men and women of all ages and abilities; comprising of a maximum of 20 paddlers, with a steersperson (cox) and a drummer. Anyone can do it and have fun!

Official Website: http://www.sportsbackers.org/events/dragon_boat.htm