Dragon boat rules, for watching
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Checked 14 October 2026
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- How does dragon boat racing work?
- How many people are in a dragon boat crew?
- What are the classes in dragon boat racing?
- Can crews bring their own dragon boat?
- How are dragon boat races organised?
- What is a false start in dragon boat racing?
- Can a dragon boat leave its lane?
- How is a dragon boat race finished?
- How do turns work in 2000 m dragon boat races?
- What penalties are there in dragon boat racing?
- How do you protest a dragon boat result?
- What happens if a paddler falls overboard in a dragon boat race?
Where these rules come from
| Tag | Document |
|---|---|
| RR with rule number, for example RR 6.12 | IDBF, Rules of Racing (Part 2), Edition 9.0 |
| DC with paragraph number | The IDBF Disciplinary Code, an annex to RR 4 |
| CR with regulation number, for example CR 3.1 | IDBF, Competition Regulations (Part 1), Edition 9.0 |
| R | "Why the rule exists", or a point reasoned from the rule, not stated in it |
| C | Common usage or general knowledge, not a rule |
Checked on 14 October 2026.