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Mr Claudio Schermi, President-elect of the International Dragon Boat Federation (IDBF)
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...
19th Ordinary Congress of IDBF Members – Elections
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)*...
16th IDBF WDBRC – Technical Bulletin 4
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...
Change of Race Venue – 16th IDBF World Dragon Boat Racing Championships
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...
IDBF Announces 2023 Hall of Fame Inductees
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...
16th IDBF WDBRC – Bulletin 3
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...
16th IDBF WDBRC – Bulletin 2
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...
16th IDBF WDBRC – Bulletin 1 and Official Invitation
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...
2023 IDBF Hall of Fame – nominations now open
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...
2022 UTS International Virtual Youth Festival IDBF Edition
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...
16th World Dragon Boat Racing Championships to be held in Pattaya, Thailand
NEWS RELEASE (#2022-02) | 16 September 2022 The 16th World Dragon Boat Racing Championships (WDBRC) will now be held in Pattaya, Thailand. A majority decision was made to move the location from Hong Kong to Thailand with the main concern from...
13th IDBF CCWC – Bulletin 4 Technical
Technical Regulations and Championship Regulations. 13th CLUB CREW WORLD BOAT RACING CHAMPIONSHIPS Sarasota, Florida, USA The information and regulations in this Bulletin are extracted from, and where necessary supplement and enhance the IDBF...