Thames Dragon Boat Club is one of the leading clubs in the UK. We have competitive, mixed, ladies and open crews. We are based in East London, paddling from the London Regatta Centre which is near City Airport. We welcome paddlers of all levels, if you live in or are visiting the London area we would love to see you at training. Please click HERE for info on how to contact us, find us, and on when we train.

We're a club that like to enjoy ourselves equally both on and off the water. We're a mix of individuals from all walks of life and from all over the world living in and around London and sharing a passion for dragon boat racing. Crew member nationalities include Aussies, Brits, Canadians, Chinese, French, Irish, Kiwis, Indians, Mauritians, Czechs and Saffers. There is also a great mix of abilities ranging from complete novices (who have the opportunity to improve their technique) to members of the world champion British Women's crew and British Men's crew.

As a rule we paddle wherever and whenever we can as long as it doesn't interfere with quality time in the Pub or having BBQ's!. We compete nationally in the British Dragon Association league or at major events like the 22 mile Great River Race and internationally at local festivals and races, last year Thames Dragon Boat teams and members went to China and Italy. We also have lunatics who will paddle anything that floats, including the first modern dug-out canoe on the Thames, outriggers, dragonboats or flatwater Kayaks!.

Please have a look around our website and CONTACT US for any further information.