58 Teams Enter the Laracy & Co Lamma International Dragon Boat Festival 2012

April 27, 2012 - PRLog -- Fifty-eight dragon boat teams, in men's, women's, mixed and  - new this year - 'Over 40s' divisions - have entered the popular Laracy & Co Lamma International Dragon Boat Festival 2012 being staged this week on Lamma Island, Hong Kong.

Staged on Lamma Island’s Tai Wan To Beach near Yung Shue Wan, the race best-known by its short handle, ‘The Lamma 500’ for its International-race standard 500-metre course length, is a celebration of Hong Kong’s Dragon Boat history.

Staffed and supported by the Lamma Island Fishermen’s Recreation and Sports Association, The Laracy & Co Lamma International Dragon Boat Festival blends the history of Lamma’s sea-faring community with the present-day competition of local Hong Kong teams and international guest competitors.

Among the 58 teams will be Team DNA (Dragons of North America) who are flying in from North America.

New for 2012 is an "Over 40's" Mixed race which has proved popular with 7 teams entered.

The Lamma 500 offers food and refreshment stands, showers and changing facilities for competitors, and plentiful clean, dry toilet facilities from Toi Toi for competitors and spectators.

Entry for spectators is free.

For further information, including ferry timetables, see the event website www.lamma500.com


Event name: Laracy & Co Lamma International Dragon Boat Festival 2012
Date: 6th May 2012
Time: 9am onwards
Venue: Tai Wan To Beach (Power Station Beach), Yung Shue Wan, Lamma Island, HK
Website: www.lamma500.com
Overview:
Staged on Lamma Island’s Tai Wan To Beach near Yung Shue Wan, the race best-known by its short handle, ‘The Lamma 500’ for its International-race standard 500-metre course length, is a celebration of Hong Kong’s Dragon Boat history. Staffed and supported by the Lamma Island Fishermen’s Recreation and Sports Association, The Laracy & Co Lamma International Dragon Boat Festival blends the history of Lamma’s sea-faring community with the present-day competition of local Hong Kong teams and international guest competitors.

58 teams are expected to compete at the 2012 Lamma 500 including Team DNA (Dragons of North America) flying in from North America.

New for 2012 is an "Over 40's" Mixed race which has proved popular with 7 teams entered.

The Lamma 500 offers food and refreshment stands, showers and changing facilities for competitors, and plentiful clean, dry toilet facilities from Toi Toi for competitors and spectators. Entry for spectators is free.