PDUSA Events
PDUSA events bring para athletes, support paddlers, coaches, and volunteers together for hands-on dragon boat training and racing. Our camps give participants of different experience levels opportunities to learn, practice, and build confidence on the water and on land.
PDUSA PARADRAGON BOAT CAMP | JAN 28-29 2027
RACE IN PARADRAGON DIVISION | JAN 30-31 2027
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Puerto Rico Dragon Boat Festival
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We will be holding a training camp led by Coach Lonnie, Coach Anne and Coach Marynka, and racing as PDUSA GRIT Paradragon Racing Team at the Puerto Rico Dragon Boat Festival in the paradragon division. Camp will be limited to only 40 participants, Race to 24 participants (2 crews), 50% reserved for Para Paddlers.Registration is FIRST COME FIRST SERVED and complete when we have received your payment. Registration closes Sun Jan 3 or when sold out. The race itself is already sold out so this may be your only opportunity to participate in this event.
22 DRAGONS MYRTLE BEACH CAMP & RACES
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CAMP ONLY OPTION:Â APRIL 11-16
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CAMP WITH RACES OPTION:
CAMP APRIL 18-23 | RACESÂ APRIL 24
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The camp is lead by world class coaches Matthew Robert and Matthew Smith. Matthew Robert is a former coach for Team Canada’s Premier Open team, a founder of 22Dragons and leads the organization of over 47 dragon boat events annually in North America. Matthew Smith is head coach at 22Dragons is still currently working with Canada’s National Premier Team and recently captured his 3rd Nation’s cup at the 2024 World Championships in Germany, an event where he was also inducted into the IDBF’s Hall of fame.
Each day of camp is built around key components of elite paddling: technique, training strategies, race tactics, physiology, psychology, and teamwork. These aren’t just lessons—they’re part of daily life at 22Dragons.
Paddlers can expect two training sessions a day, personalized coaching, in-depth video reviews, and a fun, supportive environment. Whether you’re chasing podiums or personal growth, this is where passion meets performance—on and off the water.
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Join the PDUSA Slack channel for up-to-date information and registration.
LEARN TO PADDLE | JUNE 11
RACES | JUNE 12
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Buffalo Niagara Dragon Boat Festival
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The Buffalo Niagara Dragon Boat Festival® will once again be held at Buffalo RiverWorks. The venue has spectacular waterfront views and abundant viewing areas, vendors, and a large concession area.
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Join the PDUSA Slack channel for up-to-date information and registration.