The 2026 Victorian Championships were held over the weekend of 21-22 March at Gateway Lakes, Wodonga. We were extremely fortunate to have fantastic weather throughout and an incredible venue, which is largely down to the work of Brave Hearts and Warriors, along with significant remediation of the beach and loading areas undertaken by Wodonga Council. Thank you for your ongoing support! 

Vic Champs included 2km, 500m and 200m racing with almost 450 participants, 30 officials and volunteers and 50 spectators enjoying some really competitive racing, but more importantly the right values and behaviours reflecting just how special the Dragon Boat community is.

Race results are now available on the DBV website here.

The Athlete and Team Manager/Coach Survey is now OPEN and will close on Friday 3 April.

Athlete - click here
Team Manager / Coach - click here

Although Vic Champs would typically be the last regatta of the DBV season we look forward to seeing you again on Sunday 17 May at Footscray. Further details regarding this regatta will be communicated shortly.  

Along with our VIC26 Team Captains being awarded with a plaque on the weekend, DBV also announced its Flag Bearer for this years Australian Championships in Queensland next month. 

Kerrie Waworis (Peninsula Dragonfly's) has been given the honour of leading Victoria at the Opening Ceremony. To read more about Kerrie's selection via Facebook - click here

Congratulations Kerrie, and all the best to our Athletes, Coaches, Managers and Leadership team. 

DBV President Annie Somerville has penned an update to all members which can be viewed here. 

Further, the Board recently accepted a resignation from Mark Wheeldon as a Director. The term is for the remaining duration of Mark’s Casual Vacancy, which is until the 2026 AGM.  

The election process is that members are duly invited to submit an EoI, noting that the closing date is 3pm, Monday 13 April 2026. Further information including the EOI process can be found here. If you would like a word version of the Skills Matrix, please email paul@dragonboatvictoria.com.au. 

The VIC26 Leadership Team continue to be grateful for the support from the membership towards our state team preparation, and our next big occasion is Camp #4, this Sunday 29 March from 11:30am in Docklands.

Please read the following update here.

For those who are NOT in TeamApp, or for anyone who isn’t an Athlete/Coach/Team Manager, you are ALL invited to attend Docklands this Sunday for a BBQ at 4.30pm – we would love to see you. Please RSVP HERE by tomorrow, Thursday 26 March.