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Dragon Boat Sprint @ The Kallang
Dragon Boat Sprint @ The Kallang returns for its third edition as a vibrant 3-day event, featuring the Night Race, new race categories, and community programmes along the Kallang waterfront.
- Registration Fee for Dragon boat tryout and Kayak tryout
$10.90 (after gst)
- Session Timings (24 May) for Dragon boat tryout and Kayak tryout
Session 1: 9AM - 10AM
Session 2: 10AM - 11AM
Session 3: 11AM - 12PM
Session 4: 3PM - 4PM
Session 5: 4PM - 5PM
Session 6: 5PM - 6PM - Terms & Conditions
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Dragon Boat Sprint @ The Kallang
This 22 - 24 May, the Dragon Boat Sprint @ The Kallang returns with a bolder identity transforming the Kallang Waterfront into a lively hub of sports and community.
The event features thrilling race formats, including the highly anticipated Night Race, alongside new categories for both seasoned paddlers and first-timers. Registration start on 17 April 2026! Find out more here!
On 22 May, catch the National Inter-School Dragon Boat Competition and cheer on student athletes as they showcase their teamwork and determination.
Beyond the races, don’t miss the chance to try dragon boating and kayaking yourself on 24 May at Water Sports Centre. Select your session(s) from 9am–12pm or 3pm–6pm at $10.90 nett per person/session/activity. Perfect for families and friends. Registration start on 22 April 2026! Click the Register Now button above to find out more!
Join us for a vibrant three-day celebration filled with day-to-night races and activities along the waterfront.
Activity Highlights
Step into the stories of the Kallang River — once home to the Orang Kallang and coastal communities deeply connected to the sea. Through storytelling and hands-on crafts, create miniature boats using natural materials while discovering how people once lived, travelled, and shared traditions across Singapore’s waterways and the wider Nusantara.
From maritime heritage to legends like Hang Tuah and the White Crocodile of Singapura, uncover the myths, memories, and cultures shaped by the waters around us.
Join us for an interactive journey through stories, crafts, and coastal heritage.
Workshops and Storytelling Sessions
- Tales of the Sea: Legend of Hang Tuah & The White Crocodile11111111111
- Tales of the Sea: The Tale of Badang & Hantu Air
- Bina Sampan: Boat-making Workshop
- Stories at the Kallang Basin
Aside from the water activities, join us for a range of exciting fringe activities, including a DIY Clay Dumpling Keychain workshop and photo booth! Patrons can also enjoy DIY Felt Dragon Boat Craft Making and Duan Wu Heritage Play Stations by Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall activations.
Date: 24 May 2026 (Sunday)
Location: Water Sports Centre, The Kallang
Ever wanted to try dragon boating or kayaking? Now’s your chance! Join us for Dragon Boat and Kayak Tryouts at Dragon Boat Sprint @ The Kallang and experience the thrill of paddling, teamwork, and fun on the Kallang Basin. Spots are limited! Grab yours now and hit the water with us! No experience needed, perfect for beginners, kids, and families looking to have fun on the water! Priced at $10.90 nett per participant, per session, you can choose from any of the 6 slots: Choose from 6 sessions: 9am | 10am | 11am | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm
Registration closes on 21 May at 10pm. Walk-ins are also welcome!
Sign up here