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 Teams of 20 paddle in unison 500 yards during each race.
Don’t be left on solid ground when the first Starbuck Dragon Boat Races kick off the weekend of August 8-9, 2008. Register a team for the races before its too late. Click here to go to Registration Forms .
A number of teams, have already registered for the event which will be held by the city beach and city park. Teams can be made up of friends, family, work associates or complete strangers.
Looking to recruit or start a team here are a few things to know before registering:
- Each team consists of at least 20 people, eight of which must be women. However, organizers suggest 25 people per team which includes 20 paddlers, one drummer, and four alternates.
- Each team must have matching team shirts advertising their team name or sponsor.
- Registration is $500 per team.
- To register for the event or for questions, contact Lori at the Starbuck Chamber of Commerce at 320-239-4220.
Sponsorships available
There are a number of major sponsorships available for those who are
interested. The sponsorships cost $1,500 but includes a free boat
registration as well as advertising benefits including mentions during
the festival and signs on the festival grounds.
To become a corporate sponsor call Lori Vaadeland at the Starbuck Chamber of Commerce at 239-4220.
What is Chinese Dragon Boat Racing
In a large boat resembling a cross between a canoe and Viking ship,
approximately 20 people per boat paddle in unison the length of 500
yards in a race. Anyone young or old can make up a team and participate
in the races, but the team must include at least eight women.
Based in Toronto, Canada, The Great White North Chinese Boats come
to town the week of the races to allow the teams to practice their
stroke on the course. The day of the race, teams will race against each
other before one team is eventually crowned the champion.
Starbuck will be just the third town in Minnesota to have Great
White North Chinese Boats to run its races joining the likes of Duluth
and Bemidji. The Great White North puts on dragon boat races throughout
the United States and Canada in cities often times much larger than
Starbuck.
Anyone who is interested in participating in the event or sponsor a
boat should contact Lori Vaadeland at the Chamber of Commerce at
239-4220
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