Dragon Boating at Manvers Waterfront Boat Club
Dragon Boat Racing is one of the world’s fastest-growing participation sports. It is a whole-body workout that builds strength, stamina, and endurance. Whether you are looking to improve your strength and fitness, push your limits, meet new people, try something new and fun, any, or all the above, THIS is the sport for you!
The Dragon Boat is deeply embedded in China’s ‘Dragon’ culture, with each Boat having an ornately carved dragon’s head at the Bow and a tail in the Stern. The Hull is painted with the Dragon’s scales. The paddles symbolically represent the claws. There are generally 18-20 paddlers per Standard size Dragon Boat, plus a drummer and a helm (Steerer).
The Dragon Boat is deeply embedded in China’s ‘Dragon’ culture, with each Boat having an ornately carved dragon’s head at the Bow and a tail in the Stern. The Hull is painted with the Dragon’s scales. The paddles symbolically represent the claws. There are generally 18-20 paddlers per Standard size Dragon Boat, plus a drummer and a helm (Steerer).
Team Manvers Dragons

Introduction
Here at Manvers Waterfront Boat Club we have our very own dragon boat team called 'Team Manvers Dragons'. Created in July 2019, they entered their first British Dragon Boat Racing Association (BDA) league events later in the summer. They also took part in the at the blue ribbon BDA National Championship event held at Nottingham where they successfully gained a third prize despite having only being formed a couple of months previously. More recently they came third at the Nationals in 2021!
Here at Manvers Waterfront Boat Club we have our very own dragon boat team called 'Team Manvers Dragons'. Created in July 2019, they entered their first British Dragon Boat Racing Association (BDA) league events later in the summer. They also took part in the at the blue ribbon BDA National Championship event held at Nottingham where they successfully gained a third prize despite having only being formed a couple of months previously. More recently they came third at the Nationals in 2021!
Come and join us
Team Manvers Dragons are always looking for new members to be part of the team. If you are enthusiastic, committed and willing to take part in a team sport please come along to our regular training sessions which take place on Thursday evenings and Sunday mornings. We are now in training for 2022 National League events.
If you have any questions or would like to find out more about Team Manvers Dragons please don't hesitate to contact us by email at trevor.coldron@manverslaketrust.co.uk , or take a look at our facebook group
Team Manvers Dragons are always looking for new members to be part of the team. If you are enthusiastic, committed and willing to take part in a team sport please come along to our regular training sessions which take place on Thursday evenings and Sunday mornings. We are now in training for 2022 National League events.
If you have any questions or would like to find out more about Team Manvers Dragons please don't hesitate to contact us by email at trevor.coldron@manverslaketrust.co.uk , or take a look at our facebook group
Sponsorship
Team Manvers Dragons DBRC does not currently have a permanent sponsor and would welcome any enquiry from businesses who could help support in any way large or small. In return we would be very proud to promote our local businesses during our many exploits.
Team Manvers Dragons DBRC is a vibrant and rapidly growing well established organisation that is registered with the British Dragon Boat Racing Association (BDA).
As well as training all year round at Manvers lake, Team Manvers Dragons DBRC is a regular sight on the lake. We try to organise annual Charity Dragon Boat Racing events on the lake, take part in race events all over the country and provide team building sessions for local employers, scout troops and youth clubs.
Why sponsor Team Manvers Dragonboat Racing Club?
Sponsoring Team Manvers Dragons DBRC could bring your organisation many benefits:
To find out more about sponsoring the team contact us today
Team Manvers Dragons, Manvers Waterfront Boat Club
Station Road, Wath upon Dearne, Rotherham, S63 7DG
Tel: 01709 878984
Team Manvers Dragons DBRC is a vibrant and rapidly growing well established organisation that is registered with the British Dragon Boat Racing Association (BDA).
As well as training all year round at Manvers lake, Team Manvers Dragons DBRC is a regular sight on the lake. We try to organise annual Charity Dragon Boat Racing events on the lake, take part in race events all over the country and provide team building sessions for local employers, scout troops and youth clubs.
Why sponsor Team Manvers Dragonboat Racing Club?
Sponsoring Team Manvers Dragons DBRC could bring your organisation many benefits:
- Increased brand awareness
- Involvement with a truly inclusive brand
- Supporting a growing sport
- Sponsorship options to suit all budgets
To find out more about sponsoring the team contact us today
Team Manvers Dragons, Manvers Waterfront Boat Club
Station Road, Wath upon Dearne, Rotherham, S63 7DG
Tel: 01709 878984
British Dragon Boat Racing Association Affiliation
Manvers Waterfront Boat Club is affiliated to the British Dragon Boat Racing Association which is the national governing body of Dragon Boat Racing in Great Britain.
Manvers Waterfront Boat Club is affiliated to the British Dragon Boat Racing Association which is the national governing body of Dragon Boat Racing in Great Britain.