RACING A DRAGON BOAT IS HARD TO EXPLAIN. WITH 20 FRIENDS, A DRUMMER, AND A STEERS PERSON IT'S DEFINITELY A TEAM-SPIRITED EVENT.
NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY.
IT'S a GREAT CAUSE TOO!
PROCEEDS RAISED FROM THE EVENT SUPPORT 3, LOCAL COMMUNITY-BASED NON-PROFITS: WTIP RADIO, NORTH SHORE HEALTH CARE FOUNDATION, AND NORTH HOUSE FOLK SCHOOL.
FOR MORE INFORMATION LOG ON TO WWW.NORTHSHOREDRAGONBOAT.COM OR CONTACT SHERRI MOE @387-9076.
Our Mission - Paddling for Community
The North Shore Dragon Boat Festival supports the work
of important regional non-profit organizations by raising funds through a community-focused summer festival
that welcomes outdoor enthusiasts, families, and paddlers from throughout the Greater Midwest, Canada, and
around the world. The festival engages individuals and groups in athletic participation, celebrates the beauty
of the North Shore, rekindles people's connection to Lake Superior, and benefits the region by fostering
economic vitality.
The Dragon Boat Concept
Dragon Boat racing is the fastest growing water sport in the world and, because of its extreme popularity in Asia, is rated the second most popular sport in the world according to Paddler magazine. In recent years the sport has taken off in North America and many major cities and regions in both the United States and Canada can now boast that it has a Dragon Boat Festival as part of its summer event schedule.
Dragon boats are provided by the festival, and are included in the registration fee. No
experience is necessary! Coaching and practice sessions are available to teams the evening before
and the morning of the races. While some teams are well-oiled machines, most are not!
The goal is to have a good time and raise money for our non-profits.
We welcome you to become part of this wonderful and exciting event. For more information please contact info@northshoredragonboat.com. You may also call 218-387-9076 or write to us at P.O. Box 1301, Grand Marais, MN 55604.