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All teams who are entered in to the 2026 Dragon Boat Challenge are REQUIRED to have their Team Captain  (or designate) attend the Captains' Briefing at the Novotel, York  (Fewster Way, just off Fishergate  YO10 4FD)

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The Briefing covers essential information that teams need to know in order to take part.

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including....​

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- How to prepare and what to bring on the day

- How the day runs

- Food & drink guidelines

- Safety on the river and on the river bank; safety briefing on the day

- Car parking,  Registration,  Team Base instructions,  crowd control

- and lots more...

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A second person from each team is also welcome to come along as well. 

 

Rotarian Team Contacts will also be present. 

 

If the hotel car park is full, the nearest public car park is St Georges Field.