Forty Teams to Compete in Dragon Boat Races in HK this Weekend

Forty dragon boat teams, including the athletic Boracay Bumshells team from the Philippines, have entered the Laracy & Co Lamma International Dragon Boat Festival taking place this Sunday, 16 May 2010 at Tai Wan To (Power Station) Beach, Lamma Island, Hong Kong.

“It’s a fantastic line up of teams!” said Race Director Brad Tarr. “With strong teams such as defending champions the Island Paddle Club, plus the likes of the Boracay Bumshells, Stormy Dragons and the Lamma Dragons it’s going to be another really competitive Festival.”

First staged in 2007 this is the fourth annual Festival, also known as the “Lamma 500” due to its international race standard 500m course length.

The Lamma 500 is one of the most challenging and competitive races on the Hong Kong dragon boat calendar with deep, fast water on a course set against the incredible backdrop of one of the territory’s highest peaks, Mount Stenhouse, and the dramatic industrial landscape of the Hong Kong Electric Power Station.

Securing its reputation as one of the most challenging races of the season, the Festival also features the only 1,000 metre dragon boat race to be held in Hong Kong. A record number of teams are expected to compete in this extreme race.

The Laracy & Company Lamma 500 will take place from 9am to 6pm on 16 May 2010. The races will be followed by the popular Lamma 500 Beach Party.

Entry for spectators is free and refreshments will be available at the beach.

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