

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Dragon Boat Racing League  - 8 Week League
- **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 23 Feb, 2026 at 08:00 am
- **Event Description**: Dragon Boat Racing League at Nathan Benderson Park
February 23 – April 18, 2026 | 8-Week League

Experience Dragon Boat Racing in Sarasota, Florida
Looking for an exciting new way to get active, meet people, and compete on the water? The NBP Dragon Boat Racing League is an eight-week paddling league designed for beginners, returning paddlers, friends, and corporate teams who want to experience the thrill of dragon boat racing—no experience required.

What Is Dragon Boat Racing?
Dragon boat racing is a fast-growing paddling sport that blends teamwork, fitness, and adrenaline. Crews paddle in sync to move a long racing boat across the water, powered by rhythm, timing, and teamwork. It’s easy to learn, incredibly fun, and accessible to all fitness levels.

The NBP Dragon Boat Racing League is the perfect introduction to the sport, offering a welcoming, low-pressure environment where participants learn the basics while enjoying the excitement of competition.

Dragon Boat League Program Overview
This 8-week dragon boat racing league includes one coached practice per week, led by experienced and certified dragon boat coaches. No experience is needed to participate. Join as an individual or sign up an entire team! 

What’s Included:

8 weeks of coached dragon boat practices
All paddling equipment provided
Team shirt for race day
Team tent in the Athletes’ Village
Entry into the Dragon Boat Festival Race Day

All equipment is provided, including dragon boats, paddles, and lifejackets. Participants are grouped into crews, creating an instant team and community on the water. 

Ready to Paddle?
Spots are limited and leagues fill quickly. 
? Register today and race for the Dragon Boat Community Cup! See registration link in tickets below!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sarasota/dragon-boat-racing-league-8-week-league/200029525572342
- **Event Categories**: sports, trips-adventures, contests, festivals
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 74

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://www.nathanbendersonpark.org/dbrl?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=sarasota-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Sarasota
- **state**: FL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 5851 Nathan Benderson Circle, Sarasota, FL, United States, Florida 34235
- **lat**: 27.376
- **long**: -82.45213
- **full address**: 5851 Nathan Benderson Circle, Sarasota, FL, United States, Florida 34235

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Nathan Benderson Park (https://allevents.in/org/nathan-benderson-park/10133960)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Mon, 23 Feb, 2026 at 08:00 am
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 5851 Nathan Benderson Circle, Sarasota, FL, United States, Florida 34235
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Nathan Benderson Park
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** sports, trips-adventures, contests, festivals
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Dragon Boat Racing League  - 8 Week League ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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