Lincoln’s First Dragon Boat Festival
News release 5th April 2013Dragon boat racers will take to Lincoln’s Brayford Pool next month as part of a charity event for the Bishop Grosseteste Foundation Fund. Dragon boat racing, which originated in ancient China, is proving to be a hit across Europe and is the fastest growing water activity in Britain today. Spectators will watch on Saturday 18th May as crews made up of 11 to 15 people do battle over the 200m course in 30-foot boats which are decorated to reflect the Chinese heritage of the sport. The festival, a collaboration between Bishop Grosseteste University and