Jersey Dragon Boat Festival 2026

The Dragon Boat Festival is Jersey Hospice Care's annual fundraising race at Albert Pier in St Helier Harbour. A full team consists of 17 people (16 paddlers and one drummer); half teams of eight and individual entrants placed into mixed crews are also accepted. Racing begins around 10:00 and the grand final is scheduled for 16:00. Entry fees range from £275 for a half team to £610 for a corporate full team, with early bird rates available before 30 April 2026 and minimum fundraising pledges of £550 per full team and £275 per half team. Registration closes on Friday 21 August 2026, and enquiries go to administration@jerseyhospicecare.com.