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Dragon boat races taking over Comox Marina Park Saturday

A day full of paddling races is set to take over local waters this weekend. 

The annual Comox Dragon Boat Festival is Saturday, September 13 at Comox Marina Park, with crews from Vancouver Island, the Gulf Islands, and the Lower Mainland taking part. 

President of VI Paddling Tom Arnold said the Comox Valley is becoming a hot spot for dragon boat racing. 

“We’re thrilled to host the Comox Dragon Boat Festival again this year, where athletes of all ages will have a chance to shine.”

Comox Mayor Nicole Minions said they are looking forward to having people gather at Comox Marina Park again for this year’s event. 

“The excitement of this competition, set against the stunning background of the Comox Valley, showcases what makes our community such a special place to host this large event.”

The fast-paced 200 metre sprints will begin around 9:00 a.m. and run until 4:30 p.m., organizers are hoping to see plenty of spectators. 

Nathan Maley
Nathan Maley
Born and raised in Nanaimo, Nathan is passionate about sharing local stories with the communities where he grew up. When he’s not working, he can often be found on the court playing ball hockey, spending time with friends and family, or relaxing with a good movie.

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