Vessi 500 Championship – May 31, 2025

Join over 100 teams at one of BC’s biggest dragon boat races down at False Creek. Get ready to line it up: 2025 registration now open.  

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

Event Key Info

• Date: Saturday May 31, 2025, est. 9:00 AM-5:00 PM
• Registration and Team Name Change Deadline: Friday May 16, 2025
• E-Waiver and Roster Deadline: Wednesday May 2, 5:00 PM (all waivers and rosters submitted online at register.dragonboatbc.ca)
• Mandatory Steers/Administrator Meeting: TBA, near Marshalling
• Roster Caps: 26 paddlers/team*, Junior Division exception: 30 paddlers (*for 2025, up to 30 racers may be listed, but only 26 medals will be awarded)
• Rules: Standard Dragon Boat BC racing rules
• NOTE: If you are using this event as a CCWC Race Off Qualifier, please ensure your roster meets DBC rule requirements. This event is eligible to be used as a CCWC Race Off Qualifier.

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

Vessi | Title Partner

Vancouver’s own Vessi is back as our Title Partner for the Vessi 500 Championship! Vessi designs waterproof shoes that look and feel anything but, so you can experience the magic of water. Visit their tent to test your artistic skills by painting a dragon boat, experience Vessi’s waterproof gear lineup in person, and cheer on racers!

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 Vessi 500 Championship 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.

Visiting Teams

Coming from out of town or abroad? We look forward to welcoming you to the area, and helping you make the most of your time while you’re here. If you require information on local attractions, hotels, visas, or other services, please email info@dragonboatbc.ca. We are pleased to provide offers at our preferred local hotels soon. Please email info@dragonboatbc.ca in the interim if you require assistance.

Results and Grids

2025 Vessi 500 Championship Mixed Division Grid V1 – expected to be published around Thursday May 22, 2025
2025 Vessi 500 Championship Women’s Division, Open Cup and Senior Cup Grid V1 – expected to be published around Thursday May 22, 2025

2024 Vessi 500 Championship Mixed Division Results – June 1
2024 Vessi 500 Championship Women’s Division, Open Cup and Senior Cup Results – June 1
2023 Vessi 500 Championship Women’s Division Results – Saturday June 3
2023 Vessi 500 Championship Cup and Mixed Division Results – Saturday June 3
2022 Vessi 500 Championship Women’s Division Results – Saturday June 4
2022 Vessi 500 Championship Mixed Division Results – Saturday June 4
2019 Vessi 500 Championship – Saturday June 8 Results
2019 Vessi 500 Championship – Sunday June 9 Mixed Results
2019 Vessi 500 Championship – Sunday June 9 Women Results
2018 Dragon Zone 500 Regatta – Saturday June 9 Results
2018 Dragon Zone 500 Regatta – Sunday June 10 Results
2017 Dragon Zone 500 Regatta – Saturday June 10 Results
2017 Dragon Zone 500 Regatta – Sunday June 11 Results
2016 Dragon Zone 500 Regatta – Saturday June 4 AM Results
2016 Dragon Zone 500 Regatta – Saturday June 4 PM Results
2016 Dragon Zone 500 Regatta – Sunday June 5 AM Results

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

Vessi 500 Championship Public Partners

Thank you to the Province of British Columbia, City of Vancouver, Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation, and Sport Hosting Vancouver for their generous support of the Vessi 500 Championship.

The Vessi 500 Championship takes place on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded lands and waters of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh peoples.