About This Event
The York Rotary Dragon Boat Challenge is an annual charity race event held on the River Ouse in York. Teams compete in a series of races throughout the day, with trophies and awards up for grabs, including a “Best Dressed” prize. The event raises money for a wide range of local charities chosen by teams, plus the organiser’s nominated charity and the York Rotary Charity Fund. The organisers expect a full field of teams racing along the river course between the two city-centre bridges. Spectators are invited to watch from the north bank and bridges while the racing runs from the first heats through to the grand final.