If you have trouble with the online registration form, please call the office at 503.581.2004 or email us.
Final Heat
2010 Races
Thank you to the 28 teams that participated in 2010. Full 2010 race results are available here.
The 2011 race details are as follows:
Course
Races are over 500m on the Willamette River. The start point is the south side of the road bridge connecting West Salem with Salem, the finish line is at the Riverfront Park dock.
Divisions
Teams may enter either Women’s or Mixed divisions.
Race Rules
The 2011 Race Rules are available here.
Event Schedule
7-8:15am Team check-in on site
8:30am Captain’s Meeting
8:45am Opening ceremonies and Vietnamese Lion Dancing
9am-3pm Race Heats
3-5pm Race Finals
5-6pm Awards
Dragon Boat Races
Opening Ceremony
Lion Dancers: The Lion Dance is a ritualistic tradition based on a Chinese mythological animal. According to legend, the Lion Dance was developed to combat supernatural forces and through the years has become a symbol of good luck and chaser-away of evil spirits.
Volunteers
Each team must provide two volunteers as a part of their registration. Volunteers will be contacted separately by the race organizers.
Drop-Off & Parking
Arrive at Riverfront Park via the north end at Front St ONLY. You may drop-off ONLY in the north end parking lot, then exit north, turn onto Front St, and park in the Coldwell Banker parking lot designated area only. Otherwise, park anywhere downtown Sunday for free according to the local regulations.
Plan Your Visit
The World Beat Dragon Boat Races are a part of the biggest dedicated multicultural festival in Oregon. You will have a chance to visit and enjoy the festival as a part of your race experience on Sunday, but to really enjoy the fullness of the Festival plan on coming to Salem on Saturday, visit the Festival during the day and evening, stay overnight at one of our partner hotels, then paddle all day Sunday.
About Us
Thank you to our all-volunteer 2011 Race Committee
Ayla Montgomery-Kraly, Race Co-Director
Donna Disch, Race Co-Director
Jules Halverson, Race Co-Director
Nonie Felder, Dockside Captain
Kat Bell, Marshall Captain
Dave Sweeney, Race Announcer
Capt. Richard Chesbrough, Logistics Captain
Roger Moles, US Coast Guard Auxiliary
Dean Bender, Polk County Sheriff’s Office Also,
Race boats from: Tacoma Dragon Boat Association
