Burnwater Spring Sprint – May 3, 2025

Kick off the season on False Creek with 3 X 500 M races in all divisions. Races will be held on the afternoon of the Burnwater Youth Regatta. Get ready to line it up: 2025 registration opens in September 2024.  

2025 Registration – Registration now open at register.dragonboatbc.ca! Take 10% off until December 31, 2024

Event Key Info

• Date: Saturday May 3, 2025, est. 12:00 PM-3:00 PM
• Registration and Team Name Change Deadline: Saturday April 18, 2025
• E-Waiver and Roster Deadline: Friday April 25, 5:00 PM (all waivers and rosters submitted online at register.dragonboatbc.ca)
• Mandatory Steers/Administrator Meeting: TBA late morning near Marshalling
• Roster Caps: 26 paddlers/team*, Junior Division exception: 30 paddlers (*for 2024, up to 30 racers may be listed, but only 26 medals will be awarded)
• Rules: Standard Dragon Boat BC racing rules

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

See full Terms and Conditions on register.dragonboatbc.ca. Refund requests accepted until March 31, and provided: to original method of payment or cheque minus 25% administration fee, or full credit valid until September 30 of the following year. No refunds/credits given after March 31. Transfers to a different team, or divisional or name changes are only allowed until each race registration deadline subject to capacity. Prices are in Canadian dollars, and subject to applicable taxes. In the event of full event cancellation due to smoke, heat, or public health emergencies, race fees will be: fully refunded or carried forward for future use on a Dragon Boat BC gift card.

Partners and Exhibitors

Burnwater | Title Partner

Burnwater paddles set the new standard of excellence in dragon boating. Designed using proprietary technologies, their paddles are easily the lightest, strongest, and most responsive paddles on the market. Core is everything and central to the design of their blade is HALO (High Strength/Low Density) technology. Paired with precise rounded edges to maintain pressure/laminar flow results in what we feel is one of the best catches, and aerospace carbon fiber ensures the strongest and highest quality fibers in the paddle. Experience the difference that passion for paddling makes. Visit their on-site booth to demo a paddle, pick up paddling gear, or grab a new paddle for the season ahead.

Oddball Workshop | Supporting Partner

Oddball Workshop (Official Team Outfitter) is one of Canada’s premier suppliers of sublimated garments. Specializing in Canadian made custom paddle sport apparel for teams and clubs of all levels, Oddball provides quick turnaround times. Their in-house design and production teams ensure creative designs, top quality paddler-focused technical fabrics, and attention to detail. Visit their tent on-site to pick up exclusive Burnwater Youth Regatta/Spring Sprint merchandise and other paddling gear!

Stay tuned for more information on our 2025 Vendors and Exhibitors! To be a sponsor, food truck, or vendor on site, please email info@dragonboatbc.ca for assistance.

Results and Grids

2025 Burnwater Spring Sprint Race Grid V1 – expected to be published around Monday April 28, 2025

2024 Burnwater Spring Sprint Race Results – Saturday May 4
2023 Burnwater Spring Sprint Race Results – Saturday May 6

For more information, please email info@dragonboatbc.ca.

Burnwater Spring Sprint Public Funding Partners

Thank you to the Province of British Columbia, the City of Vancouver, Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation, and Sport Hosting Vancouver for their generous support of the Burnwater Spring Sprint.

The Burnwater Spring Sprint takes place on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded lands and waters of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh peoples.