Florida Lake to host annual Chinese Dragon Boat Festival
The first dragon boat race and introduction to dragon boating in Gauteng was at Bruma Lake back in 1999.
On 10 November the Gauteng Dragon Boat Association (GDBA) will be hosting their annual Chinese Dragon Boat Festival at Florida Lake.
The event will mark the 20th anniversary of dragon boat racing in the Gauteng province.
The first dragon boat race and introduction to dragon boating in Gauteng was at Bruma Lake back in 1999.
The sport has grown since then and GDBA hosts regular events at Florida Lake, Potchefstroom and Parys. Last year they assisted Durban with two boats and equipment to get KZN on the map.
Florida Lake is the home of dragon boating in Gauteng and has a fleet of 10 traditional teakwood dragon boats, equipment, a clubhouse, hall, braai area and ablution facilities.
For more information on the GDBA and the upcoming event, contact Beulah Cloete on 082 488 4074.
