Chichester Rotary
Dragon Boat Challenge

This Sunday 14th June 2026 10am-3pm

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RACE INFORMATION FOR THIS SUNDAY

9am Car Park Opens

Chichester High School car park opens for teams and supporters.

9.30am Registration

Opens in front of the Canal Cafe.

Teams 1 to 6 please complete registration by 10am
Teams 7 to 12 please complete registration by 10.30am

Please note: The team Leader should confirm arrival of his/her team before registering.

10am First Team Briefing

At the entrance to the boat loading area.

10.15am First Heat Begins!

Crew members need to board their boats on the pontoon close to the Canal Trust Centre. Races start from the moveable bridge and the finish line is at the commentator tent.

3.15pm Finals - Juniors followed by Seniors

4pm Prize Giving

Prize giving takes place in front of the Canal Heritage Centre (next to the cafe). Prizes presented by the Bailiff to the City of Chichester - Councillor Anne Scicluna.

Note that all times are approximate. Listen out for announcements over the PA system.

SEE THE BOATS IN ACTION!

The Rotary Club of Chichester Priory has joined with CancerWise to bring you the dragon boat challenge on Chichester's beautiful canal.

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Start a dragon boat team today!

Whether it's a company, community or school, dragon boat racing is great for team building, raising money for charity, and is just plain fun! Here are some of the dragon boat race teams from companies and organisations in Chichester.