Registration will open on 1 June 2015
This is our 8th Annual Dragon Boat Festival will be held on the stunning Cockle Bay, Darling Harbour right in the heart of Sydney on Saturday, 24th October 2015.
Dragons Abreast Australia is a registered, not for profit charity, who receives no government funding nor has any major sponsors and raises breast cancer awareness through the sport of dragon boating. This Festival is our biggest annual fundraiser and incorporates Corporate, Social, Hospital and Dragons Abreast categories. Training is provided prior to the Festival.
Dragon boating is a great team building exercise and our Festival has proved over the past 7 years to be a terrific event for teams who continue to participate and the new teams who come on board each year. Dragon boating is the fastest growing team water sport in the World, come and see what all the fuss is about!
Our philosophy, mission and vision are:
Philosophy
Awareness, Participation, Inclusiveness
Mission
Encourage wellness, fitness, fun and camaraderie for breast cancer survivors through the sport of dragon boating and promote breast cancer awareness throughout our community.
Vision
Dragons Abreast is a leader in the movement for people affected by breast cancer; spreading awareness, empowering individuals; and educating on the benefits of an active lifestyle after diagnosis.
Registration will open on 1 June 2015. In the meantime if you have any queries regarding the Festival please do not hesitate to contact Angie O'Reilly, our Festival Project Manager, via email festival@dragonsabreast.org.au by telephoning Angie on 0434 906 208.