The International Dragon Boat Federation (IDBF) and the Italian Dragon Boat Federation (FIDB), cordially invite all crews from clubs affiliated to IDBF Members to participate in the 14th IDBF Club Crew World Championships (CCWC) in Ravenna,...
NEWS RELEASE (#2022-08) CCWC 2026 and WDBRC 2027 locations announced 15th Club Crew World Championships (CCWC) 2026 - Liyu Lake, Hualien, Taiwan Congratulations to the Chinese Taipei Dragon Boat Association (CTDBA) for securing their bid for the...
NEWS RELEASE (#2023-07) Mr Claudio Schermi, President-elect of the International Dragon Boat Federation (IDBF) At the 19th Ordinary Congress of the IDBF held on 14 August 2023, Claudio Schermi (ITA) was elected IDBF President in a tight vote...
NEWS RELEASE (#2022-06) 19th Ordinary Congress of IDBF Members - Elections Congratulations to the following who were recently elected at the 19th Ordinary Congress of the IDBF. President - Claudio Schermi (ITA)* Treasurer - Loretta Lewis (AUS)*...
Technical Bulletin No. 4 The information in Bulletin No.4 is to be read in conjunction with Bulletin No.1, 2 and 3. The Bulletins together serve as complete guidance. The information and regulations in this Bulletin are extracted from, and where...
NEWS RELEASE (#2022-05) Change of Race Venue – 16th IDBF World Dragon Boat Racing Championships The race venue for the 16th IDBF World Dragon Boat Championships (WDBRC2023) will now revert to the original location, the Royal Thai Navy Rowing and...
NEWS RELEASE (#2022-04) The International Dragon Boat Federation is thrilled to announce the inductees to the IDBF Hall of Fame for 2023. Zhang Faqiang – Developer Category Former Chairman of the International Dragon Boat Federation, the Asian...
BULLETIN NO.3 – Update - 6 July Thank you for your patience whilst RCAT (Organising Committee) evaluated the weather conditions and reviewed logistical options and operations for the Championships. Key update: the racing venue will now be at...
The information in Bulletin No.2 is complementary to Bulletin No.1. The two Bulletins together serve as complete guidance. The Rowing and Canoeing Association of Thailand (RCAT) and IDBF are pleased to invite all national federation and IDBF...
The Rowing and Canoeing Association of Thailand (RCAT) and IDBF are pleased to invite all national federation and IDBF members to compete in the 16th World Dragon Boat Racing Championships, which will be held at the Royal Thai Navy Rowing and...
NEWS RELEASE (#2022-03) Know someone worthy for an IDBF Hall of Fame Award? Nominations for 2023 are now open! The International Dragon Boat Hall of Fame recognises and celebrates the outstanding achievements of the people who have...
The United Through Sports (UTS) is hosting the 2022 Virtual Youth Festival (VYF) to bring young athletes around the world to compete together from the comfort of their own home. The IDBF's participation will be organised by the IDBF's Youth...