What is dragon boating?

Dragon boating is the fastest growing sport in the world. It involves paddling a large canoe style boat with 20 other people in the same boat, together. In just under an hour we will teach you the basics of paddling a dragon boat while enjoying being out on the water of the Liverpool Docks, experiencing the fantastic views from the water.

What to expect at your free session

Please arrive promptly to allow safety briefings to take place to enable you to take part.

Arrive at 6.30pm Tues and Thurs.

Arrive at 9:00am Sundays

When you arrive, one of our members will meet you. You will be given a full safety brief and an introduction to paddling by one of our fully qualified and experienced coaches. Here we will give you all your equipment to take part in the session ( a paddle and buoyancy aid). This is also where you can ask us any questions you may have. You will then be guided to the dragon boat where you will be buddied up with an experienced paddler or coach as part of our team and we will teach you the basics of paddling in around an hour and a half. Straight away you will be paddling the boat under expert guidance while having fun and making many new friends!

Please read information below carefully about what to wear and bring to your first session.

Unsuitable clothing may result in you being unable to take part in the session due to health and safety reasons.

Find out more:

Visit our Website to find out more:

Bristol Empire Dragons Dragon Boat racing, based Saltford nr. Bristol & Bath.

What you will need to bring to your first session:
- gym kit/sports kit including footwear such as trainers( you don’t mind getting a little wet)
- a waterproof coat or jacket and long sleeve top/hat/ warm layers for the cooler months.
- a towel and change of clothes
- a drink/snack for afterwards.
Please do not wear:
- jeans
- heels
- boots of any kind e.g wellington, walking, fashion
- dangly earrings
- wetsuits
- heavy, bulky items of clothing such as winter coats
- dresses
- swimwear
Unsuitable clothing may result in you being unable to take part in the session due to health and safety reasons.

Free Dragonboat Taster Session