| Road to Puerto Rico |
Edition 1 · October 2026 |
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2027 Puerto Rico Dragon Boat Festival
More than 100 teams are on the road to San Juan
January 30–31, 2027 · Jaime Benítez National Park • Condado Lagoon
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Dear Team Managers and Captains,
Thank you for your patience. We know many of you have been waiting to hear from us, and we want to share where things stand as we head toward January.
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By the Numbers
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100+
teams registered
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6
racing classes
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2
days of racing
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200m & 500m
race distances
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Festival Update
Registration update
The response to the 2027 Festival has been extraordinary. More than 100 teams have registered, including 12 teams recently invited off the waitlist.
Paid? Your entry is confirmed and no action is needed right now.
Recently received an invoice? Please complete payment to secure your entry.
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Festival at a glance
| Dates |
Saturday and Sunday, January 30–31, 2027 |
| Venue |
Jaime Benítez National Park • Condado Lagoon
1110 Calle Vieques, Santurce, San Juan, PR 00907 |
| Racing Classes |
Mixed · Women · Open · Breast Cancer Survivors (BCS) · All Cancer Paddlers (ACP) · ParaDragon |
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#PaddleWithImpact
More than a race
This year, we are proud to paddle in support of Fundación Maripili García, Inc., a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing direct support to patients facing cancer, both financially and emotionally.
There are two ways to be part of it:
| 1 | Donate now. Every contribution makes a difference. |
| 2 | Visit the Foundation’s traditional Puerto Rican food station at the Festival. Every purchase supports the Foundation’s fundraising. |
Thank you for paddling with purpose.
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Experience Puerto Rico
Plan your stay now
January is peak season in Puerto Rico, so we recommend booking your accommodations as soon as possible. The venue sits between the Condado and Miramar neighborhoods of San Juan, and our Where to Stay page lists hotels close to the lagoon.
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Know Before You Go
Good to know as you plan
| ✓ | Minimum age is 12. Paddlers aged 12–18 must wear a PFD. |
| ✓ | PFDs are highly recommended for all paddlers. Inflatable PFDs are allowed. |
| ✓ | Bring your own paddles if possible, as on-site paddles are limited. |
| ✓ | Team tents will be provided and pre-assigned. |
| ✓ | Race-day updates will be shared through WhatsApp and on-site announcements. We’ll send details on how to join closer to the event. |
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Meet the Dragon Boat Community
Put your team in the spotlight
We’d love to share the stories behind the teams paddling in San Juan. Watch for our upcoming invitation to be featured in the Festival spotlights.
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What’s Next
Coming up in the next few weeks
| • | Team readiness information and key deadlines |
| • | Hotel and travel reminders |
| • | Ways your team can get involved in #PaddleWithImpact |
| • | Race schedule, venue map, parking, and check-in details, closer to race weekend |
| • | An opportunity to feature your team in our Festival spotlights |
Please make sure these emails reach your team’s main contact, and share them with your paddlers.
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We’re grateful for your support and can’t wait to welcome you to San Juan in January.
Warm regards,
Impact Dragon Boat
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Stay Connected
www.puertoricodragonboat.com
Instagram @DragonBoatPR
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Facebook @ImpactDragonBoat
info@impactdragonboat.com
2027 Puerto Rico Dragon Boat Festival · Organized by Impact Dragon Boat · San Juan, Puerto Rico
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