Earlier this month, from 6-8 December, the action-packed EDBF Euro Cup Dragon Boat Race Weekend stole the highlight on the gorgeous Jewel of the Creek. The high-energy, and equally high-stakes, competitors gathered main dragon boat groups from throughout Europe and past, alongside spectators.
Over 100 groups competed within the 200-metre and 2000-metre races through the three-day occasion, and had been divided into 5 race classes: Open, Combined, Ladies, UAE Division & Group. Following an exhilarating efficiency from all, the outcomes are:
6 December – Day 1: Senior A Ladies’s 200-metre race winners
On 6 December, the Senior A Ladies’s 200-metre race noticed an exhilarating end, with M Dragons claiming first place with a time of 01:06.40. Shut behind had been the Gladiators Abu Dhabi, securing second place with 01:07.36, whereas the Barracuda Paddlers rounded out the highest three with a time of 01:08.52.
Day 1: Senior A Combined 200-metre race winners
Within the Senior A Combined 200-metre race, the Gladiators Abu Dhabi dominated the competitors, ending first with a time of 00:59.37. Classics adopted intently in second place with a time of 01:00.18, whereas the M Dragons secured third place with 01:01.18.
Day 1: Senior A Open 200-metre race winners
Within the Senior A Open 200-metre race, the Dubai Diggers claimed a decisive victory with a time of 01:54.24. White Dragons adopted in second place with a time of 02:00.16, whereas the M Dragons took third place, ending in 02:02.17.
Day 1: Beneath 24 Open Ultimate winners
Within the Beneath 24 Open Ultimate, Heriot Watt Hawks soared to victory with a powerful time of 02:11.30. New York College Abu Dhabi secured second place with a time of 02:16.45, whereas Heriot Watt 2 completed third with a time of 02:17.32.
Day 1: Beneath 24 Combined Ultimate winners
Within the Beneath 24 Combined Ultimate, Heriot Watt Hawks clinched first place with a time of 02:24.20. Heriot Watt 2 adopted in second place, ending in 02:27.12, whereas New York College Abu Dhabi took third place with a time of 02:31.34.
7 December – Day 2: Combined 200-metre race winners
On 7 December, within the Combined 200-metre race, Atlantis secured first place with a time of 55.09, narrowly edging out M Dragon, who completed second with a time of 54.74. Kaspiy claimed third place, finishing the race in 1:00.07.
Day 2: Ladies’s 200-metre race winners
Within the Ladies’s 200-metre race, M Dragons took the highest spot with a powerful time of 1:02.05. Classics 1 completed in second place with a time of 01:07.37, whereas Gladiators Abu Dhabi secured third place with a time of 01:08.26.
Day 2: Open 200-metre race winners
Within the Open 200-metre race, Dubai Diggers Premiers emerged victorious with a time of 00:57.05. Dubai Diggers Seniors secured second place with a time of 00:58.00, whereas Petroleum Terrion took third place with a time of 00:58.06.
Day 2: UAE Division 200-metre race
Within the UAE Division 200-metre race, EMSTEEL claimed a slender victory with a time of 00:58.42, edging out the Titans, who completed in second place with 00:58.43. Firebase Alpha rounded out the highest three with a time of 01:01.37.
Day 2: Group Cup 200-metre race
Within the Group Cup 200-metre race, EMSTEEL secured first place with a time of 00:54.33, intently adopted by the Walruses in second place with 00:54.56. Emirates Airways completed in third place with a time of 00:59.45.
Day 2: Group Plate winner
The Group Plate was received by Heriot Watt Hawks with a time of 01:02.30.
8 December – Day 3: Combined 2000-metre race winners
On 8 December, within the Combined 2000-metre race, M Dragon claimed first place with a time of 10:15.24, narrowly beating M Dragon 2, who completed second with 10:15.84. Kaspiy secured third place with a time of 10:16.17.
Day 3: Open 2000-metre race winners
Within the Open 2000-metre race, Petroleum Terrion clinched first place with a time of 09:57.19, simply forward of Dubai Diggers Seniors, who completed second with 09:57.74. Kaspiy took third place with a time of 10:01.60.
Day 3: Ladies’s 2000-metre race winners
Within the Ladies’s 2000-metre race, M Dragons secured first place with a time of 11:21.19, adopted by Gladiators Abu Dhabi in second place with 11:25.81. White Dragons claimed third place with a time of 11:53.40.
The EDBF Euro Cup Dragon Boat Race Weekend showcased distinctive expertise and teamwork, in addition to celebrated the spirit of camaraderie and competitors that defines dragon boat racing. With breathtaking performances throughout all classes, the occasion bolstered its popularity as a premier gathering for athletes and fanatics alike. For extra info, please go to sirendragonboat.com
