This is for small boat registrations. If you would like to qualify for Nationals, please register for a standard boat, here 2026 Auckland Regional Dragon Boat Championships - STANDARD BOAT RACING
Registrations open to all RSOs on 31 Janaury 2026
Two days. Two formats. One epic weekend of dragon boat racing!
The Auckland Regional Championships bring together crews from across the region for the ultimate battle on the water.
πΆ Saturday 14 March – Standard Boat Racing
Time: 7.30am – 6.00pm
Race Distances: 200m, 500m (2 heats + finals), 2000m (1 race per team)
Race Classes: Mixed, Women, Breast Cancer Survivors (BCS) – minimum 3 entries per class
Crew size: 18–26 people, including sweep & drummer
Mixed crews: Minimum 8 female paddlers
Women’s crews: Must be 100% women
BCS crews: Must be 100% BCS paddlers
All crews must have an allocated L2+ sweep
No double rostering across crews
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πΆ Sunday 15 March – Small Boat Racing
Time: 12.00pm – 6.00pm
Race Distance: 200m only (2 heats + finals)
Race Classes: Mixed, Women, Breast Cancer Survivors (BCS) – minimum 3 entries per class
Crew size: 12–14 people, including sweep & drummer
Mixed crews: Minimum 4 female paddlers
Women’s crews: Must be 100% women paddlers (male sweep allowed)
BCS crews: Must be 100% BCS paddlers (male sweep allowed)
Open crews: Any mix of paddlers
All crews must have an allocated L2+ sweep
No double rostering permitted
It takes a village to run a regatta!
We need volunteers to help set up, manage, and keep things running smoothly.
Got friends, whΔnau, or crew members keen to help out? Get in touch at
π§ volunteer@adba.co.nz or visit: Jobs and volunteering opportunities
Competing in the Standard Boat racing on Saturday qualifies your team for the NZ National Championships.
Small Boat racing on Sunday is a stand-alone event and does not serve as a qualifier.
π¬ Questions?
Contact Events Manager Holly Claeys at events@adba.co.nz