Wye Dragon Boat Races

When: Monday, August 27th 2012

Where: Hunderton Bridge, Hereford

Challenge Information

Over a distance of approx 250m, on a course that runs from below the Hunderton Bridge as far as the rowing club, this race is all about teamwork on the River Wye.

Each team is made up of 16 paddles plus the drummer who keeps time, and each boat is provided with an experienced helmsperson. Most races are between 2 teams, so get your friends, family or colleagues together and take on this challenge for Cobalt!

There's not just racing on the day however, there will also be stalls, food tents, ice creams, a licensed bar, funfair and tug-of-war. The afternoon ends with the famous Wye Duck Race, when several thousand ducks float down the river and someone will win £1,000!

How to take part

It costs £25.00 per person to take part, but if you register your team and pay before July 1st you will get 20% off your registration fee, making it only £20.00 per person.

For more information, please call Katie on: 01432 851000 or 07920 140622. If you are confident that you can raise a team however, please email Rob at: r.soutar@virgin.net and he will keep in touch.

You must register directly with the organisers to get a place and then contact Mary Peterson at Cobalt on: 01242 535900 - Fundraising, or email: mary.peterson@cobalthealth.co.uk to let her know you'll be raising money for the charity. She will provide you with sponsorship forms and a Cobalt t-shirt/ vest.