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A new influence from the East
From its roots in the Far East, Dragon Boat Racing is fast becoming a global discipline for both competition and social interaction. These long, open canoes are paddled by 20 paddlers, or a smaller version with ten paddlers, using single-bladed paddles. Often the craft will be elaborately decorated, and include a drummer and a coxwain / helmsman.
This year, Spresiano, a commune in the Province of Treviso in the Italian region Veneto, located about 40 kilometres north of Venice, was supposed to host the 2025 ECA Dragon Boat European Championships. However, the organisers have informed the European Canoe Association that they are withdrawing from organising the event, which was originally scheduled for the first week of June (4–7 June).
Read moreThe deadline for entries to the 2025 ECA Dragon Boat Nations and Clubs European Championships is fast approaching. Don't miss your chance to compete for European Champion titles in the picturesque town of Spresiano, Italy. The final day for entries is 17th March 2025.
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Attention, Dragon Boat crews, national teams and clubs! Spresiano, Italy, and the 2025 ECA Dragon Boat Nations and Clubs European Championships are waiting for you and your participation. The ECA Dragon Boat Nations and Clubs European Championships is back in the calendar of the European competitions, and the picturesque Spresiano – Treviso will host the European Championships from 4th to 7th June 2025.
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