https://gloucestershiredaily.co.uk/tags/paddling/Recent content in paddling on Gloucestershire DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usSat, 16 May 2026 15:00:00 +0000https://gloucestershiredaily.co.uk/gloucester-dragon-boat-festival-returns-this-weekend-with-exciting-races-and-fancy-dress/Sat, 16 May 2026 15:00:00 +0000https://gloucestershiredaily.co.uk/gloucester-dragon-boat-festival-returns-this-weekend-with-exciting-races-and-fancy-dress/The Gloucester Dragon Boat Festival is making a vibrant comeback this weekend at Gloucester Docks, promising thrilling races and lively festivities. Since its inception in 1998, this annual event has brought together enthusiastic teams to compete in visually stunning dragon boats—30-foot canoes adorned with colorful dragon heads and tails. Each boat carries up to 11 paddlers—10 rowers and one drummer—who race a challenging 300-meter course through the historic docks. Participants are guaranteed at least three exhilarating races, with the best teams advancing to the semi-finals and grand final.