Race Format
Distance: The course is approximately 250 meters in length
Course: The race course is the stretch of the Fox River from the Railroad bridge to the Main Street bridge in Oshkosh, Wis.
Schedule: The first heat will begin at 9 a.m. and the final heat will conclude by 3:30 p.m. Teams shall report to the marshaling area at least 25 minutes prior to the estimated start time of their race.
The starting order for all races will be determined prior to race day by The Oshkosh Community Dragon Boat Festival, and be issued to Team Captains (3) days prior to the races. The starting order will also be posted at the results board.
Each race will start as soon as possible following the race preceding it. Although the order of races shall remain constant, the start times shall be approximate. Each team must be prepared to race significantly before its estimated race time. Team Captains are responsible for monitoring the progression of the races and ensuring that their team is ready to race when called upon, regardless of the estimated start time. In its discretion, The Oshkosh Community Dragon Boat Festival shall not wait for teams which are not ready to start prior to their estimated race times.
Each team will participate in a minimum of three heats. Qualifiers will advance to a fourth and final heat which will determine the division champions.
Distance: The course is approximately 250 meters in length
Course: The race course is the stretch of the Fox River from the Railroad bridge to the Main Street bridge in Oshkosh, Wis.
Schedule: The first heat will begin at 9 a.m. and the final heat will conclude by 3:30 p.m. Teams shall report to the marshaling area at least 25 minutes prior to the estimated start time of their race.
The starting order for all races will be determined prior to race day by The Oshkosh Community Dragon Boat Festival, and be issued to Team Captains (3) days prior to the races. The starting order will also be posted at the results board.
Each race will start as soon as possible following the race preceding it. Although the order of races shall remain constant, the start times shall be approximate. Each team must be prepared to race significantly before its estimated race time. Team Captains are responsible for monitoring the progression of the races and ensuring that their team is ready to race when called upon, regardless of the estimated start time. In its discretion, The Oshkosh Community Dragon Boat Festival shall not wait for teams which are not ready to start prior to their estimated race times.
Each team will participate in a minimum of three heats. Qualifiers will advance to a fourth and final heat which will determine the division champions.