Previous Years

2011

Competitors: 36

Winner:GoDo Jujitsu for the second year running with runners up Brixworth Fire and Rescue

Competitors and their positions for 2011 can be seen by clicking here

The organisers would like to thank all those who helped to make the 2011 Rotary Clubs of Northampton Dragonboat Festival possible and raising an estimated £30,000+. 

Beneficiaries: Warwickshire and Northamptonshire Air Ambulance, Rotary Sponsored Charities

A great day out for all the family. Make sure you come to this year's event to experience Northampton's best free day out.

2010

Competitors: 36

Winner:GoDo Jujitsu

Competitors and their positions for 2010 can be seen by clicking here

The organisers would like to thank all those who helped to make the 2010 Rotary Clubs of Northampton Dragonboat Festival possible and raising £32,000. 

Beneficiaries: Warwickshire and Northamptonshire Air Ambulance, Rotary Sponsored Charities

A great day out for all the family. Make sure you come to this year's event to experience Northampton's best free day out.

Some snaps summing up the day are shown below:

   

   
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The organisers would like to thank all those who helped to make the 2011 Rotary Clubs of Northampton Dragonboat Festival possible including:

All the Dragon Boat teams

  • All our Dragon Boat Corporate Sponsors
  • All our Entertainers
  • All Rotarian and Family of Rotary helpers
  • McIntyre Hudson LLP
  • 118 Recovery Company
  • Jones Wholesale Business Store
  • Borneo Hughes Martell
  • W H Shoebridge & Sons
  • Peter Wyllie (Announcer)
  • Philip Cave
  • John Andrews
  • Northampton Sea Cadets
  • St John Ambulance
  • Northampton Borough Council
  • MAM Transport
  • Asda
  • In Site Toilets
  • Cougar Scaffolding
  • D K Electrics
  • M & J Tool Hire
  • St Andrew's Healthcare
  • Cheyne Walk Club

And thanks too to the people of Northampton for continuing support at a great family day out.

2009

Competitors: 36

Winner: Pattishall Paddlers who just beat last year's winners, Row Die from E7 Contracting.

Amount Raised: £26,000

Beneficiaries: Warwickshire and Northamptonshire Air Ambulance, Cynthia Spencer Hospice, Rotary Sponsored Charities.

A great day in lovely summer weather.  One of the warmest and sunniest for this event.  For those competing, watching or just sitting having a cream tea listening to a brass band play while the Lancaster flew overhead, a perfect British summer Sunday. Make sure you come to this year's event to experience Northampton's best free day out.

Competitors and their positions for 2009 can be seen by clicking here

Some snaps summing up the day are shown below:


2008

To demonstrate the fun and excitement of the day, some video clips of the racing and other activities can be viewed by clicking the appropriate button below.

If you are using a high-speed Internet connection, then click on the high-resolution option (the button on the left) to get the best sound and pictures, the low-res option (on the right) is best if you have a slow connection speed.

Hasse Marrum introduces the festival and you can see some of the preparation that is required to make the day a success

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Teams are briefed by Gable Events prior to the start of racing

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Fast and Furious Racing was the order of the day, with many teams posting very close times

The second semi-final and final can be seen here

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In the traditional manner, the results of the (closely fought) final are announced in reverse order

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We had to have one - see the safety team in action as one team gets wet - it all increases the level of entertainment for those watching from the banks

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The magnificent Lancaster from the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight paid us a visit just around the time of the finals (no bouncing bombs though)

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Or, view a longer edit of the film taken on the day on YouTube by clicking here


The organisers wish to thank all those who participated.  The list of teams and their placing may be found by clicking here.  We would also like to thank all those who helped to make the day such a memorable occasion, including: