Penticton Paddle Sports

Another beautiful day here in Penticton ☀️ We are officially 1 week away from kicking off the big event and can’t wait to welcome each and every one of our 80 teams attending !

Time to start the countdown!!!

Our friends at the Dragonboat Pub have special rates for festival weekend! Booking a Friday night dinner? What better place then right on the race site! Don’t forget to grab some Cannery Brewing b**r while you are there 🍻

BNA Penticton also welcoming paddlers for team bookings.

We’re getting closer to race day !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ⏰

With the province of BC lifting the state of emergency, and the Bald Range fire now officially ranked as HELD - we can all breathe easy this morning.

Let the festival countdown begin! 🥇🏆🥇

Survivorship Dragon boat team was out last night ramping up their training before the festival! If you would like to see these ladies in action- be sure to stop by on Sunday Sept. 13 to be part of the pink carnation ceremony!

Our festival beverage garden is open throughout the regatta weekend and is brought to you by the amazing ladies on Survivorship! Talk about a group of hard working, dedicated individuals 🍻

Did you know that Penticton developed Canadas first ever Dragonboat team for individuals with learning disabilities/cognitive delays? Not only are the Flying Dragons working hard getting ready to race- these dedicated paddlers also volunteer their time at the September festival! Be sure to high five a Flying Dragon as you hop onboard your boat at this years big event 😀

It is beautiful here in Penticton! Take advantage of the fresh air and make the most of your September trip with a 15% savings on boat rentals with our friends at Penticton Boat Club & Rentals ! Just use code DB15 to take advantage of this great deal.

Safety boats at our event are made possible by the Penticton Boat Club. Please choose to support those who make our festival possible.

See you soon!

https://www.pentictonboatrentals.com

Duel in the Desert kicks off THIS WEEKEND!!
Big boat Racing on Saturday and small boat on Sunday.

Register to race small boat by Friday.
Choose Your Weapon - Duel Small Boats 2026 | Event registration | Webscorer https://share.google/eGZyo82J5ayIRfrJA
CORA - Canadian Outrigger Racing Association