Kansas City Experience Dragon Boat Racing with GWN Dragon Boat
So you want to try dragon boat racing this summer, but are unsure where to begin. Rounding up twenty friends and co-workers can be like herding cats—er, dragons. That’s exactly why we created a recreational program within Kansas City, Kansas, to help get you on the water this summer.
There are two Experience Dragon Boat Racing Program options available: Train & Race Package and Race Ready Package.
Train & Race Package
Program Details
The Experience Dragon Boat Train & Race package is a five-week program leading up to the Kansas City Dragon Boat Festival. One 1hr practice is held per week, making it the perfect opportunity to try out the sport without having to commit too much of your time. We supply you with all the equipment needed (i.e. boats, paddles, and lifejackets) – all you have to do is show up in clothes that can get wet!
Along with the five-week program, you'll also get the chance to compete in the 2nd Annual Kansas City Dragon Boat Festival with the rest of the people in the program. Dragon boating is a great way to meet new people and this program can make you some lifelong friends.
What you get:
- 5 weeks of practices with a coach (held at Wyandotte County Lake, 4208 West Drive, Kansas City, KS 66109)
- All equipment provided (boats, paddles, lifejackets)
- Entry to the Kansas City Dragon Boat Festival (held at Shawnee Mission Park, 7900 Renner Rd, Shawnee, KS) along with the other program members
- Team shirt for the festival
- Team tent in the Athletes' Village at the festival
Race Ready Package
Program Details
Great for locals who want to try a new sport or for paddlers who love to travel and want to join a team at the Kansas City Dragon Boat Festival.
What you get:
- 1 practice with a coach the week leading up to the Kansas CIty Dragon Boat Festival (date/time TBC)
- All equipment provided (boats, paddles, lifejackets)
- Entry to the Kansas City Dragon Boat Festival along with the other program members
- Team shirt for the festival
- Team tent in the Athletes' Village at the festival
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
Train & Race: Wyandotte County Lake, KS Closed
Location: Wyandotte County Lake, 4208 West Drive, Kansas City, KS 66109 | Practice Time: Mondays - 6pm-7pm (Aug 18, 25, Sept 8, 15, 22 - no practice on Labor Day, Sept 1)
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$164.00
($159 + $5 processing fee. Pricing does not include applicable taxes)
Race Ready BCP Boat: Kansas City Dragon Boat Festival Closed
Participants who are breast cancer survivor paddlers. Location: Shawnee Mission Park | Practice date/time: TBC
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$90.00
($85 + $5 processing fee. Pricing does not include applicable taxes)
Race Ready BCP Supporter Boat: Kansas City Dragon Boat Festival Closed
Participants who are KC Pink Warriors Breast Cancer Supporter paddlers. Location: Shawnee Mission Park | Practice date/time: TBC
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$90.00
($85 + $5 processing fee. Pricing does not include applicable taxes)
Race Ready: Kansas City Dragon Boat Festival Closed
Location: Shawnee Mission Park | Practice date/time: TBC
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$90.00
($85 + $5 processing fee. Pricing does not include applicable taxes)
Practice Location
Train & Race: Wyandotte County Lake, 4208 West Drive, Kansas City, KS, 66109
Practice Dates: Mondays (Aug 18, 25, Sept 8, 15, 22 - no practice on Sept 1st Labor Day)
Practice Time: 6pm-7pm
Race Ready: TBC
Practice Date: TBC
Practice Time: TBC
What is Included
Train & Race Package
- 5 weeks of practices with a coach (held at Wyandotte County Lake, 91st & Leavenworth Rd, Kansas City, KS 66109)
- All equipment provided (boats, paddles, lifejackets)
- Entry to the Kansas City Dragon Boat Festival along with the other program members on September 27th, 2025 (held at Shawnee Mission Park, 7900 Renner Rd, Shawnee, KS)
- Team shirt for the festival
- Team tent in the Athletes' Village at the festival
Race Ready Package
- 1 practice with a coach the week leading up to the Kansas City Dragon Boat Festival (date/time TBC)
- All equipment provided (boats, paddles, lifejackets)
- Entry to the Kansas City Dragon Boat Festival along with the other program members on September 27th, 2025
- Team shirt for the festival
- Team tent in the Athletes' Village at the festival
Contact information
- Event contact
- Event Organizer
- Phone
- +1 (855) 496-2628
- Website
- Visit website
