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September Dragon Boat Festival

September 13th 2026

This Festival is different from our others, instead of our normal 4 to 8 boat straight-line race this festival is in pursuit format in 10 person boats. Races start are held at the Manitoba Canoe & Kayak Center, and, as always, come out to watch teams pursue each other around the course in 500m races. 

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Red River Challenge Boat Rentals

We rent seas kayaks, racing SUP (24”), and tandem canoes for the Red River Challenge. We will transport the boats to the race course, and pick them up after the race is finished.

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Racing Boats for Less

Check out our Racing Boats for Less! Buy or sell your Sprint Paddling boats here.

Contact Jerome at plastex@mymts.net for pricing and questions.

Click HERE to see our full selection of boats

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Community Updates

Winnipeg Foundation, A.N.I.S.H. and Manitoba Paddling Association Youth Paddling Program!

Amazing opportunity for all youth ages 13-17 with a huge appreciation to the Winnipeg Foundation for supporting this programming and partnership between A.N.I.S.H and the Manitoba Paddling Association.

Please join us for an 8 week learn to Dragonboat youth program where you will learn to Dragon Boat program where you will build confidence, make friends, get active, and enjoy Ojibwe teachings woven into each session. 

Open to all youth ages 13-17, space is limited, first come first served. 

Successful applicants will be notified by email and accepted upon confirmation of that email so please provide an email that you monitor regularly.

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September Dragon Boat Festival Schedule + Results Coming Soon

Funded by Sport Manitoba, the Manitoba Paddling Asociation is a Provincial Sport Governing Body for competitive canoe, kayak and dragon boat in Manitoba. Our clubs offer year-round programs for youth and adults to maintain fitness and have fun on and off the water.