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Cornell Dragon Boat Club
About us
Founded around 6 years ago, the Cornell Dragon Boat Club brings together students through the exciting sport of dragon boating. We practice on Cayuga Lake and occasionally compete in events across the U.S. and internationally. Our team trains alongside the Ithaca Dragon Boat Team, a top-tier club with 21 years of experience that has competed around the world.
What is Dragon Boat?
Dragon boating is an exciting, adrenaline-pumping water sport where teams of 20 paddlers race in large canoe-like boats. Like rowing, athletes may choose to paddle recreationally, competitively, or both. Races take place across the world, with the sport in over 60 countries especially in North America, Europe, and Asia.
What do we do?
Potential Competitions
→ Independence Dragon Boat Regatta. Philadelphia PA, Jun 7, 2025
→ Pan American Club Dragon Boat: Montreal, Jul 4-6, 2025
→ Mercer Country Dragon Boat Festival: Mercer NJ, Sep 13, 2025
Spring 2025 - Fall 2025
Indoor Practice (Feb - Apr)→ At Helen Newman OR Teagle (TBC)
→ Every Saturday at 9am
→ Paddles, PFDs, Boats Provided
Outdoor Practice (Starts April)→ At Cass Park (by Cayuga Lake)
→ Mon & Wed at 6pm - 8pm
→ Every Saturday time TBD
→ Paddles, PFDs, Boats Provided
Outdoor Practice (Aug - Nov)→ At Cass Park (By Cayuga Lake)
→ Mon & Wed at 6pm - 8pm
→ Saturday time TBD
→ Paddles, PFDs, Boats Provided
FAQs
Do I need any experience to join?
No, all experiences and interests welcome. We'll teach!
What if I’m not sure if I’ll like paddling or if it’s for me?
Dragon Boaters is one of the fastest growing sports and takes many new people every year, and people stay! Give DB a shot and it can provide a great community, fun, and exercise!
How do I join?
Please register on our Campus Groups and join our Slack!
How do I get to practice?
Depends on when. Sometimes we have carpool, or TCAT.
Who can join?
All Cornell Students! Dragon Boat is a co-ed sport. Don't need prior knowledge or cultural background of it. If you have arms and interest, give dragon boat a shot!
Are we an intramural or club sport?
Technically neither. However, we occassionally compete at U.S. races.
How much does Registration Cost?
Free! Costs covered by student activity fund
What should I bring?
Bottle of water, appropriate clothes. Paddles, PFDs, boats provided.
Join Cornell Dragon Boat!
Join us Spring 2025! • Recreational and Competitive • No experience Necessary • Equipment Provided
Spring Club Fest
February 2, 2025
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Barton Hall
Info Session #1
February 5th, 2025
5:00pm - 6:00pm
Goldwin Smith 236
Info Session #2
February 11th, 2025
5:00pm - 6:00pm
Statler Hall 441
Missed Club Fest or Info Session?
Email [email protected]
OR instagram message us!
OR join our Slack and dm us!
Contact us!
Have an unanswered question? Want to ask about Dragon Boat?
Reach out to [email protected] or to one of the officers or join our Slack here
(Join the Slack if you have questions or are unsure about joining. Entering Slack doesn’t mean you have to join the club!)
Wenlong Fang '27
Treasurer[email protected]
Hilary Kuang '28
Vice President[email protected]
Davis Rattanavijai'28
President[email protected]
H. Grace Xing
Advisor[email protected]