2025 Puerto Rico Dragon Boat Festival

The Top International Dragon Boat Festival of the Caribbean!

February 8th and 9th, 2025

Location

Jaime Benitez National Park at Condado Lagoon, San Juan, PR.

Address:

1110 Calle ViequesSanturceSan Juan, PR, 00907

Facilities

These facilities are very popular with the whole family. It is a great place to walk or jog. You can also practice sports like paddleboarding, kayaking, dragon boat, roller skating, and skateboarding.

Race Logistics

Offering fair racing is one of our priorities!

Although the 2025 Puerto Rico Dragon Boat Festival is NOT an IDBF-sanctioned event, we will have IDBF Level 2 and Level 1 certified officials to call the race start and finish, collect the results, and marshaling.   We will have up to 4 lanes for the races and a floating dock to help expedite the boat-loading process. You might also get into the water up to your knees to load a boat, so plan accordingly with water shoes and dry-fit clothing.

Racing Paddles and PFDs

Please consider bringing your paddle. We have a limited quantity. We apologize for the inconvenience.

PFDs are not required for race day but are highly encouraged!

Inflatable PFDs are allowed.

No Waiver, No Racing!

Please sign the waiver. Each Participant must sign a waiver that is available in a digital form and printable version.

Racing Distances Festival

Club Teams will race 500m, 200m, and 2000m.

Corporate/Community teams will reach 200 m, and a PDF is required!

Racing Classes

Mixed

Women’s

Open

Breast Cancer Survivors & All Cancer Paddlers*

Paradragons

*Breast Cancer Paddlers (BCS): for those who have been diagnosed with breast cancer. All Cancer Paddlers (ACP) division is open to teams of athletes of all genders and ages who are survivors of any cancer.

Team Roster and Composition

The team roster allows 14 crew members, including 10 paddlers, a drummer, a steersperson, and 2 alternates. We have contacted the team managers directly if we have questions about their rosters.


For mixed teams, these are the allowed composition:

4 females / 6 males

5 females / 5 males

6 females / 4 males

Pricing

Early Bird Special

Full Payment by October 31st, 2024

$550

Each Team

Regular Fee

Fees increase on November 1st, 2024

$600

Each Team

Frequently Asked Questions

What is your Cancellation policy?

Where to Stay?

IMPORTANT

Our organization will not be responsible for your stay in these hotels or any information these sources provide. You and your team members will be responsible for paying in full for your stay in any of these hotels or any other hotel while you visit Puerto Rico for the Puerto Rico Dragon Boat Festival. We ask you to understand the cancellation policies when making travel plans, and we highly encourage you to consider insurance for your reservations. 

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