Who is racing in 2026

Paddle Snatchers

Meet the Paddle Snatchers!


Back to defend the title! Was it beginner's luck or brute strength? We'd like to find out too.


We're a dynamic team of CrossFit enthusiasts from Hero X and HART, ready to take on the dragon boat racing challenge once again. Expect high energy, plenty of laughter, and a healthy dose of competition from our mixed crew. We still have no idea what we're doing, but it seemed to work last year, so we're giving it another go and ready to give it our all on the water!

Everstrong


We’re the Beyond Walls crew – usually found lifting barbells and doing workouts, but today we’ve swapped dumbbells for paddles! We might not be the fastest on the water, but we’ll definitely be the loudest on the bank and the smiliest in the boat.

Wave Walkers
 London's first dragon boating team for those affected by cancer. We're here for anyone affected by cancer - men and women diagnosed with cancer, family members, friends and colleagues of those with cancer.
 
We're more than just a dragon boating team. We're a community of friendly, welcoming and positively determined individuals getting fitter, stronger mentally as well as physically together as we walk the waves. 

Oarsome for NRAS

With the National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society (NRAS) celebrating their 25th Anniversary in Oct, Team 'Oarsome for NRAS' are hoping to turn the heat up on their fundraising by taking on the Dragon Boat race at Cookham! We're lucky enough to have assembled a seriously steely crew, including some former GB Dragon Boat racers no less

We thought this was a run!

Handy Cross Runners was one of the first clubs to be formed in the High Wycombe District 48 years ago. It started life as Handy Cross Joggers and early pictures show runners wearing their plimsolls and everyday coats! Today the club has an active membership of 130 runners who enjoy access to coaching, competitions and social runs, both road and trail. The club regularly organises couch to 5k programmes and groups for those wishing to improve their distances. Every year we raise money for local charities by organising the very popular Marlow 5 race in May. Check us out at www.handycrossrunners.co.uk.

Beyond Walls Crew 1

  A boat full of complete novices, fuelled by questionable confidence and a strong belief that it'll all come good on the day!
 
Beyond Walls Crew 1: all engine, no experience.

The Kitty Sark
A motley crew of Cookham parents!

Usain Boat
A team of Christian men from Kerith Community church - Bracknell who meet once a week to support each other practically , spiritually , help in the community and to share the word of Jesus. https://www.kerith.church/

Bourne Water Dragons


An all cancers mixed team that provides support and exercise to any cancer survivor or those living with cancer. We’ve created a mutually friendly, understanding and empathetic environment for anyone to get involved with. Whether you’re interested in becoming a dragon boat rower or you just want to offer your support, we’d love for you to join us. If you've had cancer or still having treatment, we would love to hear from you.
If you are looking for exercise, fun, friendship and team camaraderie give us a shout and come for a paddle with us on the River Stour in Christchurch. Qualifying visitors are also welcome to a trial paddle.

https://www.bournewaterdragons.uk/

The Sports Bar at Summerleaze Park

The crew will be made up of some of our valued customers who regularly drink at The Sports Bar (Summerleaze Park) in Maidenhead. This is our first time entering this race so expectations are currently not set very high! The team training will involve lots of arm exercises at the bar!

The Lifeguards

This crew is made up of local Cookham Dads that always come to compete, (finalists and winners previously), but with a sense of fun - fancy dress has always been central to the team!

Holy Diggers

Holy Trinity Church and students from the Cookham Abbey dig. This is an ongoing exploration of the ruins of an ancient abbey behind the Church. Find more details at cookhamabbey.org.uk.

Reach for the Dragons

Cookham Reach Sailing Club:   We are an enthusiastic group of sailors, rowers, canoeists and paddle boarders based on the beautiful Cookham stretch of the river. 

Herries Mermaids

Herries Prep School and Nursery