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Making life better by water
Starts: 12 July 2026
Ends: 12 July 2026
9:30am-4:30pm
River Ouse between Scarborough Railway bridge and Lendal bridge, York city centre, YO1 6BE
2026 will be the 24th consecutive year of this event. 36 teams racing dragon boats from 10am to 5pm on river Ouse in York city centre.
This event is run by Dragon Boat Events Ltd (DBEL), organised by York Rotary Club.
From 10am to 4.30pm on 12 July 2026, thrilling, fast and exciting dragon boat racing in York city centre between Scarborough Railway bridge and Lendal bridge.
Free to attend, many charity stalls. This is the 24th consecutive year of this fund raising event.
Last Edited: 10 February 2026
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