Races: There will be :-

14 International Races as follows:-

  • Penang International Open Race In Big Boats
  • Penang International Open Race In Small Boats
  • Penang International Women Race In Big Boats
  • Penang International Women Race In Small Boats
  • Penang International Mixed Race In Big Boats
  • Penang International Mixed Race In Small Boats
  • Penang International Junior Race In Big Boats
  • Penang International Junior Race In Small Boats
  • Penang International Senior Open Race In Big Boats
  • Penang International Senior Open Race In Small Boats
  • Penang International Senior Mixed Race In Big Boats
  • Penang International Senior Mixed Race In Small Boats
  • Penang International Breast Cancer Survivors Race In Big Boats
  • Penang International Breast Cancer Survivors Race In Small Boats

24 Local Races as follows:-

  • Penang Closed Race In Big Boats
  • Penang Closed Race In Small Boats
  • Penang Women Race In Big Boats
  • Penang Women Race In Small Boats
  • Penang Mixed Race In Big Boats
  • Penang Mixed Race In Small Boats
  • Penang Senior Race In Big Boats
  • Penang Senior Race In Small Boats
  • Penang Senior Mixed Race In Big Boats
  • Penang Senior Mixed Race In Small Boats
  • Penang Club Open Race In Big Boats
  • Penang Club Open Race In Small Boats
  • Penang Club Women Race In Big Boats
  • Penang Club Women Race In Small Boats
  • Penang Club Mixed Race In Big Boats
  • Penang Club Mixed Race In Small Boats
  • Penang Corporate Race In Big Boats
  • Penang Corporate Race In Small Boats
  • Penang Corporate Women Race In Big Boats
  • Penang Corporate Women Race In Small Boats
  • Penang Corporate Mixed Race In Big Boats
  • Penang Corporate Mixed Race In Small Boats
  • Penang Junior Open RaceIn Big Boats
  • Penang Junior Open RaceIn Small Boats

Races : There must be a minimum 4 entries for each race to run.

Boat :
a) Big boat shall consist of a maximum of 20 men/women: 18 paddlers, 1 steersman, 1 drummer.
b) Small boat shall consits of a maximum of 12 men/women : 10 paddlers, 1 steersman, 1 drumer.
c) Mixed team shall consist of minimum number of 8 women paddlers in the 20 crew and 4 women in the 12 crew.

Racing Format: All teams will follow the races from the early heats, repechage / semi-final and final.

Distance: 500 meters for all races.

Rules & Regulations: International Dragon Boat Federation (IDBF) Rules and Regulations and Penang International Dragon Boat Festival (PIDBF) Rules & Regulations.