The Regatta is being held on the Maribyrnong River - outside Footscary Rowing Club.

Event Details

Date: Sunday 17 May 2026
Time: 9:00am - 4:30pm (Approximate. Final timeframe subject to Race Draw)
Where: Footscray Rowing Club, Farnsworth Ave, Footscray
Parking: Free outside Victoria University and along Maribyrnong River
Updates: Join the DBV WhatsApp Group

Cost: 
Adults - $30
Students / Juniors - $20

Entry timelines:
Registrations are now CLOSED.
Crew lists can be modified until 12 noon the day before the Regatta. 

Sweeps & Drummers Pool:
Please approach Admin Desk

Race Draw and Race Guide:
Race Draw Final
Race Guide

Categories & Divisions


Site Map:
View Here

*There will be two portable toilets outside, and a further two bathrooms inside (upstairs). 

Trophies/Medals: 
Trophies to 3rd place

Morning Briefing Schedule: 
7.40am - Officials/Team Leader briefing - volunteers will be briefed by their Team Leader immediately after
8.00am - Team Managers briefing 
8.15am - Sweeps briefing - all competing Sweeps must be present
8.30am - Marshalling for Race 1 and 2  

Afternoon Briefing Schedule: 
12.45pm - Sweeps & Team Managers

Chief Official: 
Nicole McClellan and Philippa McLean

Permits & Approvals:
Event Permit
Boating Activity Exemption

Volunteers or Officials (Minimum of two per club is required):
Register here

Code of Conduct:
Dragon Boat National Code of Conduct 

Rules for Racing and DBV Bylaws:
Click here

Weather:
Weather Zone

Food and Beverage:
George's Coffee Van
Wrap on Wheels
Mr Pro Whip
GF Wraps Available from DBV

*DBV strongly encourages paddlers to bring keep cups and reusable water bottles.