US High Performance Dragon Boat Camp

April 13-17, 2026

Nathan Benderson Park, Sarasota, Florida

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Join the 2026 U.S. High Performance Dragon Boat Camp Week!

• Sarasota, Florida  //  April 13-17, 2026

Get ready for an intensive, high-energy week modeled after the TEAM USA training camp format! our High Performance Camp week is intended for paddlers, drummers, and steerers who want to take their skills to the next level and prepare for the 2027 National Team tryouts.

• WHAT TO EXPECT

  • • Two paddling sessions per day, focused on technical and power development

    • two video review sessions during the week for individual feedback.

    • Elite coaching from instructors who have coached or raced for TEAM USA.

    • Coaches on launch boats for real-time instructions.

    • Weekly or daily rate options available.

• CAMP FEE

  • • $300 for the week or $65/day

      • • Former TEAM USA members qualify for the contender rate of $150 for the week or $35/day

    • Pay by February 1, 2026, via VENMO @njdragonboat

• OPTIONAL FESTIVAL ADD-ON

  • • Stay for the Sarasota Dragon Boat Festival on 4/18/2026 and put your new skills to the test! Add the experience for $85.

• SIGNUP HERE

  • • Add your name to this google signin sheet

      • • Camp info and schedule posted on this google sheet.

    • Complete this registration form

• CAMP RULES

  • • No political or religious messaging: Clothing, printed materials, or conversation promoting political or religious views are not allowed during camp sessions.

• SHARED CAMP WEEK

  • • Two other camps are also scheduled for April 13-17, 2026, at the same facility but a different times of the day. This coordinated setup allows athletes of all levels to train in a shared environment. 

      • • Angela Long's "BCP Next Level Camp Week" (Registration info) - A Camp for Breast Cancer Survivors to take their Paddling to the Next Level

        • "NJDBC Fundamental Skills Camp Week" (Registration form) - Open to ERDBA members to