Aoraki Summer Sizzler Super 12 Dragon Boat Regatta 2012

Join the festivities on the grassy banks, or the sandy beaches of Lake Pegasus. Following last season's fun, Aoraki Dragons bring you the 12-paddler version of the sport. Teams had so much fun in 2011, we just had to do it all again.

Aoraki want to encourage paddlers back into the boat after the New Year break. Many paddlers will still be with their families, lazing on the beach. But for those that are in town, we bring you the new concept to South Island dragon boating - the Super 12 format. Competitive racing, plus lots of fun races on Pegasus Lake.

Instead of the full crew of 22 in a boat, all you need are 12 paddlers (plus a sweep, and a caller). If you don't have a sweep, we can allocate one. Composite teams and casual paddlers are welcome. Just $5 per paddler (or caller/sweep) on the day.

The events on display will also be a little different. Plenty of fun races and chances for on-the-water glory.

Teams have a minimum of 10 paddlers, max of 12 paddlers. Plus a "Caller" and of course the "Sweep".

First Race is at 09:30am. They begin with 250 metre races, from half way down the lake to the just in front of the Swing Bridge (which is brilliant for viewing the action). Each team competes in Three heats, 4 races per heat, 3 to 4 boat per race.

Then teams will battle it out in the Tug of War.

Then beach-to-beach Le Mans races. Up to six heats, 3 to 4 boat per race. First across the line from each race proceeds to Semi Finals. Two semis, up to 3 boats in each. Winner of each Semi races in the final.
- Start-Runner sits on the path behind Aoraki Bay.
- On the hooter, the Start-Runner races to the boat, and the boat may have started at that same time.
- Start-Runner must be on the boat at the finish.
- Finish-Runner may not leave the boat till the bow has crossed the thick rope (which is on the beach to stop the boat scraping on the rough sand).
- First Finish-Runner across the line at the path wins.

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Aoraki Dragons are thrilled to be working with Infinity Realty to bring racing to Pegasus Lake, just 25 minutes north of Christchurch. Come and experience the colour and excitement of the dragons!

Aoraki Dragon Boat Association Inc is a not-for-profit collective that represents teams in Christchurch, to develop the competitive sport, providing facilities, boats and event organisation.

Event listed by Noel Anderton

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