What we're about
The Ithaca Dragon Boat Club (IDBC) will kick off its 2022 season in April!
The IDBC is an all-inclusive club with no experience needed to join! We are a fun and friendly team of all ages that enjoy spending time on Ithaca's beautiful Cayuga Lake waters. Whether you're looking to be part of a competitive team or just want to have fun on the water, there is a place for you and your friends.
To learn more about joining the Ithaca Dragon Boat Club, and to sign up for a practice, please email ithacadragonboat2004@gmail.com or contact us through our Facebook page. You will receive enrollment information for the team communication platform once you email us.
We practice three times a week, meeting at the boat docks across from the playground, located behind the Cass Park Rink and Pool. We offer IDBC season memberships as well as guest passes per practice depending on your preferred commitment to the team.
Mondays & Wednesdays: 6:00 - 7:30 PM & Saturdays: 9:00 - 10:30 AM
(Practice session details will be communicated on a separate app once you sign up at ithacadragonboat2004@gmail.com)
COVID-19 Guidelines
IDBC officials will stay current with any updates to NYS requirements and will adjust our guidance here as needed to reflect changes from the CDC and NYS as things evolve.
A reminder to all future and current members:
Virus has no nationality.
For more information, check out our FAQs page!
Upcoming events (1)
The culmination of our season!
MERCER COUNTY DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL
SEPTEMBER 17TH, 2022
This fall classic is a magnet for East Coast teams looking to take part in high-quality racing while enjoying nature’s beautiful backdrop. Crews from the New York and Philadelphia region return annually to create a vibrant athletes’ village, setting up team tents and elaborate picnics in the shady woods neighboring festival grounds.
Competitive and recreational teams alike can count on friendly vibes and good times typical of the close-knit East Coast dragon boat community, with Sport Division teams enjoying a full day of up to five races including 200m, 500m and 2k distances, and the Community Division teams participating in three 500m races. https://www.gwndragonboat.com/default.asp?id=mercer
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