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Top 20 (as of June 26th, 2009)- 0 FCRCC
- 0 OHDBC Mayfair Predators
- 0 Dragon Beasts
- 1 SCC Team Chiro
- 1 ADBC - CSDC
- 1 DCH Exp
- 0 Kai Ikaika Paddling Club
- 0 New Dragons DBT
- 1 Hydrophobic Dragons
- 1 Verdun Adrenaline
- 0 Dragon Hearts Magnum
- 0 Laoyam Eagles
- -1 Hanalei
- 0 Scotia Rouge
- 0 Sudden Impact Black
- -1 Gung Ho
- -4 Piranhas Dragon Boat Club
- 3 Jetstart
- 4 Big Fish
- 0 Team Chaos
Top 600 ->
Latest News
- Big Changes in the June Rankings
- Orlando Early Bird End of Tuesday!
- Only 1 Month Left for the Orlando early bird!
- Florida teams climb up the rankings ladder
- Right to Play to recieve a poriton of proceeds from GWN Sport Regatta
- Save $150 on your entry fee to the Mercer County Dragon Boat Festival
- Missed the Early Bird Rate, click here to still save $100
 MLDB: Who will take home the cash and prizes?Major League Dragon Boat launches in 2009! U to $150,000 in cash and prizing to be won. |
 3 Weeks left in Orlando Early Bird!Register for the Orlando International Dragon Boat Festival before the end of June and save $250. Dont miss your chance and register early! |
 YMCA joins GWN Challenge as Official CharityGWN is pleased to announce that the YMCA and the Strong Kids campaign will be the official beneficiary of the 2009 GWN Challenge. |
 The season is upon usWith the season in full swing across North America, many crews are going to battle it out for supremacy at the GWN Sport Regatta |
 Spots filling up fast for GWN ChallengeSpots are filling up fast for the GWN Challenge. Dont miss your chance to participate in this marquee event. |
 Start the season with a new paddleTired of sharing paddles with the masses. Start the season off with a new Apex or Grey Owl paddle. |
Major League DB
Comprised of 5 marquee events with up to $150,000 in cash & prizes, MLDB events are a must for your crew. If you attend one or all, your crew has a chance at taking home some cash. Click here for more info.
Registration now open for all events!
New Orleans event added to the MLDB schedule!
Corporate Experience
Looking for a new and exciting experience for your office team or a client?GWN can create an experience that meets your needs. From groups of 20 to groups of 500, a day on the water is sure to help your organization paddle as one. Book your corporate day today.
Photos & Videos
Check out the latest GWN event photos along with dragon boat videos from around the world or share your videos with the world, click here.
About Dragon Boat
Click here, to learn more about dragon boating.
Looking to start a team, click here.
Paddlers looking for a team, click here. Teams looking for a paddler, click here.
Training Camps
GWN operates camps in Florida including the highly popular train and race program. Click here
In 2008, GWN launched a training camp in Ohio which provides a great weekend of instruction. Click here
Email us to find out about private team sessions in your town.
Pro Shop
Looking for the latest dragon boat equipment or clothing and even jewelery, the GWN Pro Shop has everything you will ever need. Click here.
GWN is proud to retail some of the most trusted brands including: Buk Dragon Boats, Salus, Grey Owl and Apex.
Client Events
About Us
GWN Dragon Boat has been an industry leader in the development and marketing of dragon boating. With over 15 years experience and hundreds of festivals under our belts, GWN is the most trusted name in the sport.
To find out more about the GWN Team and our services, click here.
Great White North
577 Wellington St. West, 2nd Floor, Toronto, Ontario. M5V 1G3
Tel: (416) 962-8899 Fax: (416) 962-9300 Email: info@gwndragonboat.com
About Us
Dragon boat racing is the fastest growing water sport in the world. Helping to drive that expansion in North America is Great White North (GWN) Dragon Boat, the continent’s largest, full-service dragon boat racing company.
GWN Dragon Boat produces more than 40 events and festivals which raise millions of dollars for community and charitable partners. GWN offers start-to-finish event management services for your festival, corporate team-building experiences, social marketing initiatives, premier training camps, and equipment sales including IDBF Certified BuK Dragon Boats, Apex and Grey Owl paddles. Put simply, GWN is the one-stop shop for all things dragon boat. Our expertise is unequaled and our commitment to quality is unmatched.
GWN Dragon Boat Challenge
Combining the giving spirit with the spirit of competition can create tremendous results.
That’s the philosophy behind one of North America’s most popular festivals. The GWN Dragon Boat Challenge is a two-day festival that brings together 5,000 recreational and elite dragon boat athletes and thousands of spectators. Mark the date on the calendar, as this is the do not miss festival of the summer.
The event has moved to Marilyn Bell Park and now offers some of the best technical racing in North America. With over 200 teams expected to participate, it is the ultimate boating experience.
The Ultimate Corporate Experience
The corporate world shares many similarities with dragon boat racing. In both settings, the secret to success involves collaboration, communication, commitment and co-ordination. Without a doubt, the same characteristics that affect your company’s bottom line will also drive you to the finish line. Dragon boating is a fun team-building activity and a unique way to host clients. Participating in a dragon boat event can benefit your employees, co-workers and clients in numerous ways. Here are some examples:
- Dragon boating creates an inclusive environment – people all ages and fitness levels can participate
- The nature of dragon boat emphasizes unity and working together
- Driving toward the finish line renews energy, enthusiasm and motivation
- Paddlers communicate by cheering each other on
- Dragon Boat encourages leaders to move to the fore-front
- Completing a festival or training session develops a sense of pride and accomplishment among participants
- Twenty paddlers in one boat = increased camaraderie
You choose the location – Great White North will go anywhere in North America to create the ultimate corporate experience, from a one-hour session for 20 people to a full-day event for 4,000.
Get on board!
Looking for a Team or Paddler?
GWN wants to help you find a crew or find a paddler. If you are looking for a new crew member for your next festival or event, GWN can help. Check the "Find a Paddler" page today and fill your crew for the next festival or event.
