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Crew Rankings
- 0 FCRCC
- 1 Dragon Beasts
- 0 Level 6
- 0 On S'en Calisse
- 2 OHDBC Hydrophobic Dragons
- 4 Dragon Hearts Magnum
- 0 SRP
- 0 Hammerheads
- -1 Kai Ikaika Paddling Club
- 33 Old Skul'd
- -5 Big Fish
- -7 ADBC - CSDC
- 0 Newer College Newer Dragons
- -5 QDBTC/PDBC Heat
- 2 U of T New College New Dragons
- 7 The Saints
- 0 Bobblake.ca
- -2 Mayfair Warriors
- -5 Alliance DBC Hanalei
- 0 Verdun Adrenaline
Latest News
 Indie Rockers Headline Rock The BoatA free performance not to miss! Catch The Stills live at Rock The Boat on September 10 at Marilyn Bell Park! |
 End The Paddling Season in OrlandoJoin us in sunny Florida for the 3rd annual Orlando International Dragon Boat Festival at Walt Disney World Resort. Happening on October 16, it is the premier end of paddling season event! |
 Richmond Results PostedThe first-ever dragon boat festival took place in Richmond, Virginia on July 31, 2010! Click here to view all the results! |
 Attention All Solo Paddlers!Earth Dragons is a team open to all paddlers who want to race but dont belong to a team. From the inexperienced to competitive, the Earth Dragons is open to anyone! Click here for more info. |
 Race More, Save MoreThe MLDB Reward Program offers your team exclusive rates for multiple event registrations. |
 High Performance Gear for the Serious PaddlerFrom custom team apparel to high performance gear, Sub2 has it all for life in the fast lane. Check out the all new Sub2 online store. |
Major League DB
Comprised of 6 marquee events, the MLDB is a must for your crew. If you attend one or all, your crew has a chance at taking home some cash.
Registration now open for all events!
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.
