Dragon boating was first introduced in Boracay 2001. Since then, annual competitions had been held in its pristine blue waters. In 2004, the Boracay Island Paddlers Association (BIPA) was incorporated with the main task of promoting Boracay as a sports destination with dragon boat racing as its main sport.
BIPA organized the 1st Boracay International Dragon Boat Festival in 2007 and since then the races have become an annual event in Boracay. The success of every year's dragon boat races races has made the event the biggest international annual sporting event in the Philippines bringing participants from around the world.
In 2010, BIPA is proud to announce the 4th Boracay International Dragon Boat Festival to be held on April 22 to 24, 2010. Come join us in Boracay.
2010 BIDBF Package and General Information
Accommodation Package BIPA is coordinating with various resorts for accommodation packages for all teams participating in the 2009 races. Accommodation packages available upon request.
Team
24 members comprising 18 paddlers, 4 reserves, 1 drummer & 1 steerer. Team name list and 2 coloured 2”x2” photos of every member to be submitted via attached format (see attachment) on or before 31 March 2010.
The 4th Boracay International Dragon Boat Festival will be held on April 22 – 24, 2010 and will be bigger and even better than the previous years - a fun-filled event incorporating the dragon boat spirit of sportsmanship and great international camaraderie. The Festival is supported by the Philippine Department of Tourism and the Municipality of Malay and officiated by the Philippine Dragon Boat Federation.
Registration fee: P1500/person
Closing date for entries: March 31, 2010
Closing date for list of team members: March 31, 2010
BIPA is coordinating with various resorts for accommodation packages for all teams participating in the 2009 races. Accommodation packages available upon request.