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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • WHO FACILITATES THE DRAGON BOAT RACES?
    The Cumberland River Compact hires the experienced team at Dynamic Dragon Boat Racing to facilitate the Dragon Boat Races.
  • ARE THERE TABLING OR VENDOR OPPORTUNITIES?
    Unfortunately, we are not accepting vendors for the Dragon Boat Festival.
  • HOW LONG IS A DRAGON BOAT?
    A Dynamic Dragon Boat is 46' long.
  • WHEN CAN I SEE THE BOAT RACES?
    Opening Ceremonies begin at 10:00 am! Races will start at 10:30am and run all day until the awards ceremony at 3:45pm. There is a break for lunch but you can catch a race from the east or west bank of the Cumberland River or from the pedestrian bridge.
  • HOW MANY PEOPLE SIT IN A DRAGON BOAT
    20 paddlers 1 drummer 1 steerer (provided by Dynamic Dragon Boat Racing) There must be at least 8 women on your team as per Dynamic Dragon Boat Racing Rules and Regulations.
  • DOES SPONSORSHIP INCLUDE A BOAT IN THE RACE?
    Certain sponsorship levels include a boat in the race, as well as an opportunity to plan a private employee volunteer event with the Cumberland River Compact! Please view the Dragon Boat Festival Sponsorship Package for more details.
  • HOW WILL I BE ABLE TO TRACK RACE RESULTS?
    All race results are posted on the Dynamic Dragon Boat Racing app throughout the day so you won't miss any race results! The app is available on Google Play or in the App Store
  • WHAT IS THE ACCESSIBILITY POLICY?
    For any ADA accommodation/inquiries, please contact us at dragonboat@cumberlandrivercompact.org. We welcome and encourage all feedback and suggestions from patrons on how we can continue to improve our efforts.
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