DragonSports USA
Dragon Boat Paddling in Portland
Dragon boating association in Portland with teams of all ages, genders, and skill levels. New paddlers are always welcome.
Announcements and News
Watch this area for updates on practices, races, and more.
The 2025 Dragon Boat Festival will be held on September 6th and 7th, 2025Dragon Boat Practice Updates and Vaccination Policy
Please review DragonSports USA Supplemental and Temporary Rules for Outrigger Canoes and Dragon Boats last updated March 13, 2023. Vaccinations are strongly recommended, but no longer required.
The 2025 Festival
Festival WebsiteThe 2025 Festival will be held on September 6th & 7th, 2025.
Registration will open in March of 2025.
Registration will open in March of 2025.
Combined Waiver/DragonSports Application
Please complete for both Provisional and Lifetime Memberships.
Waiver / Application FormPractice Schedules
Master Dragon Boat Practice ScheduleOutrigger Updates
Please email outrigger@dragonsports.org to receive announcements about scheduling and volunteer opportunities as we get our program back up and running.
Master Outrigger Canoe Practice Schedule2024 OC ScheduleDragon Boat and OC Steers Registration
We ask that all steers people (Dragon Boat and OC) register here so that we can more easily stay in touch with you.
Steers RegistrationCheck out DragonSports
About DragonSports
Learn about the sport of Dragon Boating and DragonSports. DragonSports is a nonprofit organization supporting the health and well-being of our members.
read more ->New to the Sport?
Whether you're new to the sport or just looking for a team to join, the good news is that you've got many choices. Here's where you'll get the information you need to start your paddling journey.
read more ->Are you a Coach, Captain, or Tiller?
If you're a team coach, captain, tiller, or other team official, you'll want easy access to the information most relevant to you. You'll find it here.
read more ->Are you a current paddler?
Existing paddlers can find helpful information about teams, practice schedules, waivers, and supplies here.
read more ->Interested in Outrigger Canoe?
DragonSports also has a couple of 6-person Outrigger canoes (OC-6) that we rent out to Hawaii Five-O aficionados and anyone who'd like to paddle in something other than a dragon boat.
read more ->What teams belong to DragonSports?
If you'd like to read up a bit more on the variety of teams that call DragonSports home, you'll find everything you need here.
read more ->Please Support DragonSports!
DragonSports is a legally organized non-profit corporation under Oregon law, and is a registered 501(c)(3) corporation with the IRS. Donations to DragonSports are tax deductible to the extent provided by law and regulation.
Donations through PayPal
Our Portland Dragon Boat Festival
Always the weekend after Labor Day!
Past participants and team captains will be notified when registration begins.
Past participants and team captains will be notified when registration begins.
Looking for the Rose Festival?
Some DragonSports teams participate in Rose Festival, but the races are organized by the Portland-Kaohsiung Sister City Association (PKSCA), not DragonSports USA.
If you'd like to get a leg-up on Rose Festival, many teams practice year-round in Hong Kong-style dragon boats with DragonSports USA. Contact us and we'll try to connect you with a team.
Visit the PKSCA Website for InfoIf you'd like to get a leg-up on Rose Festival, many teams practice year-round in Hong Kong-style dragon boats with DragonSports USA. Contact us and we'll try to connect you with a team.
