Intro to Dragon Boating – Louisville Beginner Paddling Series

Schedule

Sat, 31 May, 2025 at 11:00 am to Sat, 18 Oct, 2025 at 12:15 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

RiverPark Place Marina Slip E | Louisville, KY

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Open to the public! Ages 12+ Equipment provided, ALL skill levels welcome!
About this Event

Intro to Dragon Boating – Louisville Beginner Paddling Series

Description:
Curious about dragon boating? Join us for our Intro to Dragon Boat Community Sessions — a fun, beginner-friendly way to get active, meet new people, and try one of the world’s fastest-growing water sports right here in Louisville!

Held every Saturday morning at River Park Place Marina (just minutes from downtown), these sessions are perfect for first-timers, families, and anyone looking to connect, move, and experience the thrill of paddling as a team.

🎟 New Participants: Get Your Promo Code!
First-time paddlers can receive a promo code for their first two sessions.
Visit: and scroll to the FAQ section to find the button and request your code!

What You’ll Experience:
✔ All equipment provided – just dress to get a little wet
✔ Friendly instruction from experienced coaches
✔ Calm, scenic paddling in a no-wake zone off the Ohio River
✔ Ages 12+ – great for families, friends, or solo adventurers
✔ No experience required – open to all skill levels

Why Try Dragon Boating?

  • It’s a full-body workout disguised as fun!
  • Boosts teamwork, coordination, and confidence
  • Perfect for outdoor lovers, wellness seekers, and social sport fans
  • A unique way to explore the Louisville waterfront

📅 Weekly Sessions Run Through October!
Spots are limited and often fill quickly. If your desired session is full, join the waitlist — we’ll notify you if a spot opens or when we add new sessions.

📍 Location:
River Park Place Marina
1250 River Road, Louisville, KY 40206

Contact Us:
📧 [email protected]
📱 Call/Text: 502-276-5559
Follow us on Facebook: @502DragonBoat


Saturday Agenda

🕑: 11:00 AM - 11:15 AM
Welcome! Required safety & training instructions

Info: You coach will go through important safety instructions, and dragon boat basics to help you get started.


🕑: 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
On the water

Info: We will be on the water for about an hour depending on river and weather conditions. Please arrive at 11AM start time for required safety briefing.


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Where is it happening?

RiverPark Place Marina Slip E, 1501 Marinas Edge Way, Louisville, United States

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Tickets

USD 7.18

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