“The Rowing and Canoeing Association of Thailand (RCAT) is honored to host the 16th IDBF World Dragon Boat Racing Championships during 7th-13th August 2023. We would like to invite you to be a part of the growth and development of dragon boat racing in this upcoming event. Below are essential details of the event. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you need any further information. We look forward to sharing our joy and excitement with you in Thailand.”
The President of Rowing and Canoeing Association of Thailand
Venue
The 16th IDBF World Dragon Boat Racing Championships is held at the Royal Navy Rowing and Canoeing Association center in Rayong, Thailand. This venue has a quality as the Olympic standard which the National Olympic Committee had established. There are six lanes for racing, and the total distance is 2000 meters.
Google Map: https://goo.gl/maps/yEZkAoMZ3cBBdXaX6
Accommodation and Transportation
We had coordinated with local hotels and transportation companies in Rayong - Pattaya areas to provide to all participating teams. Details for a list of accommodation and transportation as well as the prices can be seen in this document. The services that will be provided include airport pickup and dropoff, hotel, full-board meal, and local transportation between venue and hotel.
You have to make a reservation directly with us by filling the hotel reservation form and submitting it to us
Schedule and Forms
Please ensure that you submit the forms before the following deadlines.
| Deadline | RCAT | IDBF | |
| Provisional entries close (Note: IDBF Registration system opens from 20th January 2023) |
24th February 2023 | Visit the IDBF website | |
| Confirmed Entries close | 19th May 2023 | Visit the IDBF website | |
| Final team names submission – against which all fees will be charged | 16th June 2023 | Visit the IDBF website | |
| Confirm booking and deposit on Accommodation, Transportation, and Meals | 19th May 2023 | email to hotel.wdrc2023@rcat.or.th | |
| Confirmed Numerical Entries and Administration Deposit of 500 USD per team Only in exceptional circumstances will the Admin Deposit be refunded such as a visa refusal. | 19th May 2023 | email to admin.wdbrc2023@rcat.or.th | |
| Exceptional extended deadline for Paradragon race category | 1st June 2023 | TBA | |
| Certificates of Diagnosis of Paradragon paddlers received by
chair-para@dragonboat.sport |
30th June 2023 | email to chair-para@dragonboat.sport | |
| Final name Entries and Balance of Participant Registration Fee - Name Entry form – against which all Regatta Fees (Administration and Registration) will be finalised and charged - Participant Registration fee – 50 USD for adults, 35 USD for Juniors and U24 - Supporters Fee – 25 USD per person Administration Fee should be transferred to the bank account below: 16th IDBF WDBRC ORGANIZING COMMITTEE BANK ACCOUNT RCAT Bank: Krungthai Bank, Thailand Bank Address: Sports Authority of Thailand Branch,286 Ramkhamhaeng Rd, Huamark, Bangkapi, Bangkok Thailand 10240 Beneficiary Name: The Rowing & Canoeing Association of Thailand Account Number: 989-8-52035-3 SWIFT or BIC: KRTHTHBK E-Slip or any kinds of money transferring evidence should be sent to admin.wdbrc2023@rcat.or.th |
30th June 2023 | email to admin.wdbrc2023@rcat.or.th | |
| IDBF Registration Fee Full Members cost is 50 USD per person and 25 USD for Junior and U24 participants. There will be a processing fee of 50 USD per invoice issued. The IDBF will provide an invoice for this payment, which will contain the bank details. • Invoices sent on 30th June 2023 • Payment due 14th July 2023 IDBF Registration Fees paid after 21st July may be subject to a surcharge of $5 USD per person. IDBF will not be refunding registration fees for registered attendees who cancel after the payment of the invoice. It is the responsibility of the participating member to ensure the full amount showing on the IDBF invoice is received by IDBF. Any bank fees remain the responsibility of the participating member. The registration fee is the only money payable to the IDBF. **All other fees are payable to the Organizing Committee** |
20th June 2023 | Visit the IDBF website |