8th Annual Cooper River Dragon Boat Regatta
Save the Date!
July 27, 2024
Cooper River Park
Cherry Hill, NJ
Fun, competitive, for everyone.
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All Levels Event
The Regatta offers great fun and team-building for novice or intermediate community teams, as well as an opportunity for competitive sport teams to compete in an ERDBA event. Test your team's abilities in 200 meter races, with an opportunity for 500 meter races for qualifying teams. Race day is scheduled from 8:30 a.m. through 4:00 p.m.
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Great Location
The Cooper River is the ideal water venue for dragon boating, drawing praise from athletes and international experts for its sheltered, straight, race course. At the heart of the venue is the newly renovated Cooper River Park, home to the Camden County Boathouse, a spectacular facility with all the finest amenities.
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Must-Attend
Just minutes from the NJ Turnpike, Interstate 295, Route 130 and Route 70, with ample hotel and parking options, make this event a must-attend for your team, and the perfect early entry opportunity for sponsors looking to own a captive audience.
How to participate
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Register Your Team
Learn more about different racing classes, registration fees, practice schedule, tent rentals and more. When you’re ready, register using our online form.
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Be a Sponsor
Learn more about sponsorship opportunities, the benefits of sponsorship, see previous and current sponsors, and contact us to become a sponsor!
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Be a Vendor
The Regatta will have a vendor area where athletes and spectators will be able to shop for some fun, exciting and unique items.
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Cover the Event
Looking for a human interest story for your audience or a sporting event for your community calendar? The regatta’s perfect! See past coverage, download media assets, and contact our media representative.
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Come Cheer
Attendance is free for the whole family! No tickets necessary for spectators - just come visit on race day. We’ll see you there.
About Cooper River Park
Cooper River Park is a historic greenway along Cooper River, a major tributary to the Delaware River traveling through several communities in southern New Jersey, just east of Philadelphia. The recently renovated park is home to the Camden County Boathouse, a spectacular facility with all the finest amenities.
Cooper River is the perfect setting for dragon boat racing, drawing praise from athletes and international experts for its sheltered, minimal current, race course. It has hosted numerous Dad Vail Ragatta rowing events, including the IRAs, NCAAs, and the SRAA regattas, in addition to many local high school, collegiate and master’s regattas.
The Athlete’s Village is located on N. Park Drive at Veteran’s Island (next to LaScala’s Restaurant). Marshaling and boat launch will take place between the island and the restaurant.
Event Producer
The Cooper River Dragon Boat Festival is produced by 22 Dragons, one of North America’s most experienced dragon boat event organizers. 22 Dragons has worked with the CRDBC to create a memorable and well-organized festival where fun and friendly competition will take center stage. Expect a first-class event perfect for both beginners and competitive sport teams.
As a bonus, 22 Dragons’ experienced and friendly staff also works with Community Teams in a pre-festival practice session to ensure that new paddlers are at their best on race day.
