At Bucks Dragon Boat, excellence is something we build. We provide the path for our members to become champions. Here, you don’t just join a winning club, you become the reason we succeed. We don’t just collect champions, we build them from within.
What is Dragon Boating?
It’s the ultimate team sport…with its beginnings in ancient China, dragon boating is the fastest growing international team water sport. Dragon boating is a unique sport in its ability to attract members with varying cultural and occupational backgrounds, as well as varying degrees of age and fitness levels. A typical dragon boat holds up to 20 paddlers in pairs, a drummer and a steersperson. Dragon boating is a team sport with a dash of culture and a great competitive edge, but above all else is fun!
Find Out MoreOur Lightning and Firestorm beginner programs are slated to return this Spring! We love seeing so much excitement for our upcoming season. As a fully volunteer run organization, our coaches and leaders are working hard behind the scenes to map out our 2027 schedule, practices, races and beginner…
15 Years of Strength, Synchronicity, and Community For a full decade and a half, the Bucks County Dragon Boat Association has brought together people of all backgrounds to share in the power of dragon boating. What started as a shared passion between Jacquelyn Wetzel & Laurie McHugh in…
As the 2026 season draws to a close, we reflect on an incredible year defined by power, grit, and unity on the water. From the intense training sessions to local regattas to international competition at the IDBF CCWC in Taiwan, every stroke taken by our paddlers demonstrated true dedication and…
