Poole Park Dragon Boat Festival | Lewis Manning Hospice

A community dragon boat racing festival at Poole Park with team heats and a fundraising target, welcoming ages 12+ with no prior experience required.

A community dragon boat racing festival at Poole Park, with teams racing in a series of heats in support of charitable fundraising.

• Date: Saturday 6 June 2026.

• Location: Poole Park, Mount Pleasant Rd, Poole, BH15 1TU.

• Who can take part: Teams of 10–17 paddlers plus 1 drummer (with the option to rotate more participants)

• Age: 12+ - No experience or swimming skills required; safety gear and expert tuition are provided

• Race format and fundraising: Three 200m heats (each race lasting approximately 60–90 seconds) - Fastest times determine progression to the grand final - Fundraising target: £500
   

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