Compete against other teams in our Dragon Boat Racing Event. This event is a great day for all.

EVENT POSTPONED

Please get in touch with events@forgetmenotchild.co.uk to register interest for the new date.

Unleash your inner dragon!

Who can enter?

As a team: You can enter as a team which means you can invite up to 16 paddlers and 1 drummer to join you!

As an individual: NEW for 2026! Join Team Purple Flame!

No previous dragon boat racing experience required!

In this exciting, fun and highly competitive challenge, your team of 16 paddlers (and a drummer to keep the rhythm) will take part in at least three 250m races in dragon-decorated boats, cheered on by spectators! The fastest crews go through to the semis and finals, with medals for the top three.

Those watching from the shore will have plenty to entertain them too. You're also welcome to bring your own team gazebo. So... why not make a proper day of it?!

This event is perfect for for workmates, friends or family, gather your crew together for our exciting Dragon Boat Race!

Event Schedule

9am - Team arrival to set up

10am - Team registration

10.30am - Racing Starts

3.30pm - Final race, winner announced and trophies given out

Who can take part?

Anyone! Groups of friends, sports clubs, work colleagues, families - all are invited to fire up their inner dragon!

Don't worry if you can't gather 17 people together, the minimum you'll need is 10 people plus the drummer!

Suggested minimum age is 12 years old, everyone taking part must be able to safely sit on a Dragon Boat bench unaided and follow the instructions of the helm. They also should be comfortable in water with the use of a buoyancy aid.

TEAM ENTRY

Entry fee: £350 per team

Sponsorship pledge: £1000 per boat (Which works out around £60 per person with a full team)

INDIVIDUAL ENTRY (Fundraising Option)

Entry fee: £50

Sponsorship pledge: £100

(Choose Single Entry with Fundraising Option at Checkout)

INDIVIDUAL ENTRY (Fundraising Not Required Option)

Entry fee: £80

Sponsorship pledge: As much as you can, set your own target!

(Choose Single Entry with No Fundraising Option at Checkout)

Things you need to know.

What does the price include?

- Entry into the race (at least 3 races)

- Equipment provided (Dragon Boat, safety vests, rowing oars, drum and drumsticks)

What do we need to do in preparation for the day?

Decide a team name

Gather your team (16 rowers + Drummer)

Start fundraising towards your £1000 target

Decide what your on the day fundraising activity will be (a list of ideas can be provided)

Get your gazebo, table, chairs and any resources you need for your activity together

Consider your fancy dress outfits (optional)

What time should I arrive?

The event will start at 10.30am, participants will need to arrive earlier between 9am-9.45am to set up any gazebos they wish to bring along. Team registration is at 10am.

What is the plan for the day?

Forget Me Not will have a merchandise stall available for you to purchase goods, face painting, food and much more!

The on-site cafe will be open throughout the event for all your food and drink needs alongside food vans that will be attending the event.

Team briefings will be delivered before your first race, everyone who will be on the boat needs to attend.

Once the final race has finished we will award a trophy to the winning team and best fancy dress along with a prize for the fastest race!

We ask all of our teams to bring a gazebo to have as a base for the day and to organise a fundraising activity to raise some more money.

Gazebos can also be hired (subject to availability and additional cost)

There will be a trophy for the winners, best fancy dress, fastest race and the most money raised from your fundraising activity on the day. Be creative and think outside the box to boost your fundraising on the day and to be in with a chance to win another trophy. We will ask teams to let us know how much they have raised from their on the day activity before the final takes place.

What about sponsorship?

We're asking all our Dragon Boat teams to raise at least £1000. When you register, you will receive a confirmation email from us, which will include sponsorship forms.

Sponsorship can also be raised online, if you would prefer - details on this will be in your confirmation email.

I can't make it anymore. Is my registration transferable?

Whilst we can't refund tickets, you are welcome to give your place to someone else to row in your place.

Please send us an email to events@forgetmenotchild.co.uk with the full details of the person who will be rowing instead of you.

Is food available to purchase onsite?

Yes. There is an onsite cafe and a couple of food stalls will be attending organised by Forget Me Not to purchase food from. Teams cannot bring external caterers onsite.

We cannot allow teams to bring external caterers to the event, alternatively you are able to bring food onsite with you to feed your teams , this could be a picnic, sandwich platters o

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