United States Dragon Boat Federation

The USDBF is the governing body for the sport of dragon boat in the United States, and a founding member of the International Dragon Boat Federation (IDBF). The mission of the USDBF is to promote the growth and development of dragon boat in the US for fitness, recreation, and team-building at all levels of competition.

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If you have an event you would like us to list on our calendar or an announcement you would like the USDBF to make on your behalf, please contact our Communications Committee.

Volunteers make a real difference in events like CCNC 2025 running smoothly and successfully. Do you have family or friends coming to CCNC October 17-19 or live near Nathan Benderson Park and willing to help…..we need you! Whether you have a few hours or an entire day, every bit of support is greatly appreciated. · Read more
CCC 2025 Bulletin #2 in available. Visit the CCNC 2025 page for more information · Read more
CCNC 2025 MERCHANDISE. Preorder your selections today for delivery in Sarasota.  Visit the Regatta Sport website at:  https://regattasport.com/collections/2025-club-crew-national-championship · Read more
DEADLINE EXTENDED: REGISTER by JULY 27, 2025 Read the full announcement for other important information. · Read more
CCNC VERIFICATION TUTORIAL VIDEO :  This quick tutorial video removes some of the items mentioned in the old video and also highlights some of the new features for managers to be able to quickly see who is or isn't yet meeting requirements. https://youtu.be/g2woG3vZHPA · Read more
Level 1 Dragon Boat Steering Course
Part A course (online) starts June 2 2025.
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Level I Dragon Boat Steering Course
Level 1 Community Coaching Certification
Mon 30 Jun 2025 09:00 — Wed 31 Dec 2025 23:59
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USDBF Level 1 Officials Training Course
Wednesday Oct 15 6:00pm-9:30pm EST Thursday Oct 16. 7:00pm- 9:30pm EST
Nathan Benderson Park, Sarasota, FL
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The USDBF is excited to announce that the next training session will be administered in person at Nathan Benderson Park, Sarasota, Florida. This is an onsite only training will take place over a two-day period Oct 15-16, 2025.
2025 CCNC Registration - Full Fee
October 17-19th 2025
Nathan Benderson Park, Sarasota, FL
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This registration site is for those teams who have NOT booked housing through our partner. Only active USDBF members can log in to submit a crew for 2025.
2025 CCNC Registration - Housing Discount
October 17-19, 2025
Nathan Benderson Park, Sarasota, FL
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This registration site is ONLY for those teams who have booked housing through our travel partner. You must renew your USDBF membership for 2025 and log in to submit your crew.
Miami Dragon Boat Festival
Sat 25 Oct 2025 07:00 — 17:00
Haulover Park
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Fundamentals of Dragon Boat Coaching- USDBF Level One
Nov 1, 2025 8am-5pm PT Nov 2, 2025 8am-4pm PT
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