The United States Dragon Boat Federation is offering a two-day intensive Fundamentals in Dragon Boat Coaching Course*

Where: Brooklyn, NY 
When: June 14 – 15, 2014
Cost: $300

The 8th Annual World Beat Dragon Boat Race is confirmed for Sunday, June 29th, 2014 at Riverfront Park in Salem. The race registration deadline is tomorrow, May 15th - pay your team's $550 fee by June 1st.

Race on the Willamette River in Salem AND enjoy Oregon’s largest multicultural festival at the same time! The World Beat attracts 25,000 attendees amd hosts 125 performances on 9 stages with 100 different cultural vendors. Vietnamese Lion Dancers welcome you. Great food from around the world, plus racing against some of the top teams from the northwest.

Visit the Race website or contact Race Director, Jules Halvarson, for more information.

The Oregon State Marine Board wants to hear about local needs related to access, safety and education from the non-motorized boating community. Please consider attending the meeting in Portland on June 3rd from 6:00 to 8:30pm at the Portland Building, 1120 SW 5th Ave., Room C. For more information, please see the OSMB press release.

ate safe on the water! Great for PADDLERS, RUNNERS, CYCLISTS, toddlers, teens, and loved ones! In the event of an emergency gives contact information and critical medical information. Fully adjustable and available in a rainbow of colors.

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