2026 OPA Dragon Boat Festival
Saturday, July 25, 2026
North Hempstead Beach Park, Port Washington
Registration for the 2026 OPA Dragon Boat Festival is officially live, and we’re looking forward to welcoming teams back for another year of competition, camaraderie, and community.
Early bird registration entry is $1,050, ends March 31st.
Standard registration entry is $1,150.
Registration closes on May 31st.
Racing Divisions
Community (3 x 200m): Mixed, Open, Corporate, ACP, Youth
Sport (3 x 500m): Mixed, Women's, Open
Highlights from 2025
New for 2026
Based on valuable feedback from teams who attended last year, we’re excited to announce:
Open Divisions
All Cancer Paddlers Divisions
These divisions will be available in both Community and Sport categories as part of our continued efforts to improve the festival experience.
What to Expect Next
Over the coming months, we’ll be sharing additional information regarding:
Festival practices
Waivers
Race and event logistics
For now, please complete your registration and sit tight, more details will be communicated as they become available.
Questions?
Contact us at dbfestival@ohanapaddling.org