Dragon Boat Race at The Working Boat
After last year’s success, we’re so excited to be once again be hosting Cornwall’s only Dragon Boat Race on Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th July 2025 from our very own quay.
Setting off from our pontoons, watch the brightly coloured boats race up and down from The Greenbank shoreline with a pint in hand. Last year, we partnered with Mylor Sailability with 10% of all proceeds generated from our food and drink sales during the day donated to this amazing local charity, raising a total of £955. We will be serving bacon baps in the morning, and rustling up our famous dirty fries all day. If you’d like to eat inside, we advise booking a table here.
At this free event, you can expect to enjoy a thrilling weekend of Dragon Boat racing, with teams competing throughout both days to take home the winning titles. Spectator, winner or loser, there’ll be lots on offer.
Dragon boat racing is an exhilarating sporting event where teams compete in canoe-like vessels fitted with hand carved dragon’s heads and tails. With up to 17 people per boat paddling to compete in races at nearly 250m distances, spectators can expect to view an incredibly exciting and adrenaline pumping race from our quay. Lap up the excitement from the shoreline or revel in victory on the water.
Throughout the weekend, The Working Boat will be serving bacon baps in the morning and delicious dirty fries all day, piled high with toppings like crispy squid, hickory pulled pork, and truffle parmesan. Participants and rowers alike can line their stomachs with these flavourful fries before diving into the action, washing it all down with our refreshing selection of Cornish brews from the bar.
In 2025, we partnered with Mylor Sailability who provide accessible sailing and powerboating sessions for those with any kind of impairment, physical disability or learning disability. Stay tuned for the local charity we will be supporting in 2026.
If you are looking to compete in the 2026 race, you can register your team’s interest and find out more info, by emailing here: chrisdodimead@dragonboatevents.com and download the 2025 team manual here.
Early birds rejoice! Entry is £399 per boat if you book before 31st December 2025, and £450 from January 2026 onwards. We’re also offering £100 off if you book two teams over two days. What’s more, both discounts can be used together, so book early for big savings.
If you’d like to join us for food, booking is recommended. You can book a table here.
As well as our Dragon Boat Race, we’re hosting lots of other exciting events this year. Discover them here.
