12th Annual Gulf Coast International Dragon Boat Regatta

Posted on Sep 30, 2015 in NEWSWORTHY

Yang Si, Zeenat Mitha, Beth Arlington, Isis Smalls, Varun Gupta, Eve Ruhlman, Himesh Gandhi, Li Qiangmin and Eugene Lee at the 2014 opening ceremony.

Yang Si, Zeenat Mitha, Beth Arlington, Isis Smalls, Varun Gupta, Eve Ruhlman, Himesh Gandhi, Li Qiangmin and Eugene Lee at the 2014 opening ceremony.

It’s been nearly a year since dragons have been seen on Brooks Lake, but they will return on October 24th and 25th from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm for the 12th Annual Gulf Coast International Dragon Boat Regatta. Over 40 teams have already registered, including paddlers from all across the United States, as well as Canada. The nationally ranked Steers, just off victories at the 12th World Nations Championships in Welland, Canada, will work with local teams to enhance their paddling experience.

David M. Mandell, Executive Director of the Texas Dragon Boat Association, and his team are planning a weekend of fun and excitement that you won’t want to miss. There is still time for teams and individuals to register to participate. The event is free to the public and a great family event held on the waters of Brooks Lake at Fluor Daniels Campus in Sugar Land. Over 5,000 people are expected to attend this wonderful weekend Regatta. There are also a few spaces available for product sales and food vendors.

Email texasdragonboat@yahoo.com or visit www.texasdragonboat.com for more information on sponsorships, vendors, committee and volunteer opportunities.