FAQ

I am a paddler…

I am a going abroard and want to paddle with a dragonboat club

If you are travelling somewhere, and would like to find a dragonboatclub to paddle with, the best thing you can do is to contact the local dragonboat association or federation. See the IDBF Members list for the IDBF members and contact details. 

Keep in mind that the IDBF does not register individual clubs, that is up to the local/national organisations.

I am looking for a dragonboat club

The IDBF does not register individual clubs. That is done by the national dragonboat organizations. So if you are looking for a club, the best thing you can do is to contact the local dragonboat association or federation. See the IDBF Members list for the IDBF members and contact details.

I am looking for information about an event

Check our Events page for a list of dragon boat championships and festivals.

I am looking for information about a Championship

See the section IDBF Club Crew World Championships as well as the World Dragon Boat Championships for more information including the latest Bulletins and championship results.

See the section Continential championships for the latest event details including dates.

I am a dragonboat / paddle manufacturer…

I make paddles and want an IDBF license

See Manufacturers section for information about specifications, rules and licensing.

I make dragonboats and want an IDBF license

See Manufacturers section for information about specifications, rules and licensing.

I am an event organiser…

I want to add my event to the IDBF calendar

If you would like your event to be added to our calendar, send us an email with all the event details, including the following information:

  • Date, or start- and end date if it’s a multi-day event

  • Event description

  • A link to a website for more information, registration, etc.

  • An email address for contact

  • A location, preferably city – country

  • Optional a few short sentences as comments

Miscellaneous

I need to get in touch with the IDBF board

See information about the IDBF Executive including contact details.