Major League Dragon Boat continues to blaze trails west in Northern Nevada! Join us in the City of Sparks!

With eighty acres of water accommodating swimming, boating, fishing, and scuba diving, Sparks Marina provides the perfect conditions for stellar dragon boat racing. Add in breath-taking views of the nearby mountains, and you’ve got one of the most picturesque venues on the MLDB calendar.

Like all other MLDB festivals, this event is a travel destination offering crews plenty to see and do before and after the races. Adventurous paddlers will want to extend their stay to enjoy Whitewater Park at Rock Park for kayaking, tubing, and rafting; while those with a fever for shopping will want to check out Scheels, the largest total sports store in the world, or nearby outlet malls. Seeking nighttime entertainment? Reno is only minutes from downtown Sparks. Whatever your flavor, Sparks has you covered to make your stay a truly memorable one.

Paddlers, weekend warriors, and families are invited to join us in the festivities and excitement throughout the day at Sparks Marina! Visit the many vendors and exhibitors in the Health and Wellness Village, Food Truck Bazaar, and more.

Gather your friends, family, and colleagues and register your team today to enjoy a full day of racing! Whether you’re a beginner paddler or dragon boat pro, you’re sure to have a wonderful time racing in the City of Sparks!

Schedule of Events

Industry Cup Races: To qualify for a Cup race, at least 70% of the crew must be part of the same company or industry.

Live Results

Get live race results and progressions on race day using your phone. Visit www.gwnresults.com.

Race Marshaling

Marshaling for races will begin promptly half an hour before the first race of the day. Teams must be in the Marshalling area 30 minutes before their scheduled race throughout the day.

Race Day Check-In

Every Team Captain must check-in their team at Race Headquarters on race day. Registration will be open in the morning from 7:00AM to 9:00AM-all teams must be checked in by this time. All waivers must be completed prior to check-in. Please visit the FAQ section for more information on how to check in on race day.

For a speedy check-in, ensure that all waivers for your team are completed. The electronic waiver deadline is 11:59AM EST on Wednesday, August 16th. Online access to waivers will be restricted after the deadline, after which only paper copies will be accepted on Saturday morning.

Team Captain's Meeting

There will be a Team Captain's meeting on Saturday morning at the Awards Stage in the Expo to discuss race day rules and answer any participants' questions, 1 hour prior to the first race.

Awards Ceremonies

Ceremonies will take place after each Industry Cup, Consolation Race, and Grand Final Race. Volunteers will gather the gold medal-winning team as they come off the water. They will be escorted directly to the stage. Bronze and silver medal-winning teams will receive their medals in the dock area. The A Division Grand Final ceremonies will take place after all races are completed on Saturday.

Date: August 27, 2023

Time: 9:00am to 3:00pm

Cost:

Mixed / Women's / Open / ACP / BCP / Paradragons:
Before Jan 1st - $895
Before June 1st: $995
After June 1st: $1,195

Mixed / Women's / Open / ACP / BCP / Paradragons (out-of-state)
Before June 1st: $795
After June 1st: $995

Additional Practice Session: $100

Location:
Sparks Marina Park,
300 Howard Drive,
Sparks, NV 89434.

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