Dragon Boat racing originally started in China more than 2000 years ago, originating from superstitious beliefs that the boat racing would push away misfortune and encourage the rains needed for land prosperity. The boats were decorated with a dragon, Asia's traditional symbol of water.
In the last few decades the above traditional race has re-gained its popularity and is now practiced worldwide as a fun sport building strength, endurance and skill along with the sense of teamwork and harmony of purpose.
A dragon boat team consists of 20 paddlers, a drummer who sit in front and a steerperson in the back, working together as one in attempt to reach the finish line in the fastest time.
Teams can be all men, all women, or mixed crews and does not require previous experience. Everyone, from almost any age and ability is encouraged to take part in this exciting, adrenaline pumped sport, in a fun competitive atmosphere, conveying a strong sense of team spirit and satisfaction!
About Dragon Boat Israel
Dragon Boat Israel (DBI) is a joint Canada Israel initiative to introduce the sport of dragon boat racing to Israel.
The mission of DBI is to bring participants to the northern region of Israel for an exciting, team focused event that builds community, supports Israeli charities, fosters cultural awareness and promotes tourism.
It provides a new and innovative way to experience Israel for those who have visited previously and an exciting new travel adventure for those who will be travelling to Israel for the first time.
Dragon Boat Israel is thrilled to present Israel's first dragon boat festival, to be held on May 17 and 18, 2012 on the country's largest fresh water body, Lake Kinneret (the Sea of Galilee).
If you live outside Israel and are interested in registering and competing as a team in the Dragon Boat Race in Israel, please
Click here for further details.
If you want to register an Israeli team,
Click here
Touring during Dragon Boat Israel
We offer 3 types of group package tours in different lengths:
3 Day "Festival" Package, 7 Day Package and 10 Day package, allowing you to travel, explore and experience some of Israel's most attractive and fun sites.
For above tours you may choose from 3 types of accommodation categories 3*, 4* and 5* star level, in addition within each of these you will find 2 further subcategories "Standard" and "Superior",
catering for your specific budget. If you would like to add or remove certain activities or sites from the fixed packages above, please see Optional activities, or alternatively contact one of our professional
tour specialists to assist you in amending the program you require.
We wish you good luck in the first Dragon Boat Race in Israel!!
Prepare yourself for an experience of a lifetime!