2026 Can Am

DRAGON  BOAT CANADA (DBC) is excited to be hosting the CanAmerican Championships at the Olympic Bassin at Parc Jean Drapeau. USDBF is working the DBC to provide the most competitive, and exciting racing on the continent in 2026!

Racing is scheduled to take place from July 18th to the 20th with training taking place on July 17th.

Training spots will be able to be booked starting May 15th, only registered crews are eligible to book training times. Training will be first assigned to Teams from outside the province of Quebec, and then any remaining will be assigned on a first come first serve basis. Training will include an opportunity to practice a 2000 metre turn. All CanAm straight (200, and 500m) racing will be held starts.

Racing includes 3 distances for all classes/categories: 200m, 500m, and 2000m. 2026 DBC Rules will be used for the event.

*** Crew members from the United States entering Can Am must be current members of the USDBF.***

 All crews racing in the CanAmerican Club Crew Championships must register online. 

Crew Registration    2026 Can Am Race Program

Can Am 2026 Schedule

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CAPTAIN AND STEERSPERSON'S MEETING
Two meetings will be held June 15th (noon eastern and 20:00 eastern).
A Captain or Steersperson's meeting will NOT be held at the event.

Some of the items to be covered at the meetings:

  • 2000m race procedures and rules
  • Marshalling
  • General rule review
  • Information regarding awards
  • An opportunity to have your questions answered about the event

Register for Captain and Steerperson Meeting NOON eastern

Register for Captain and Steerperson Meeting 20:00 eastern

We would love to hear about your team and club history. If you would like to share some background about your club or team, or perhaps your path to this years CanAmerican Championships, please share them with us. Please send to director@dragonboat.ca

We are all excited to see you in action in Montreal this summer!

 
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     KeyRegistrationDates 

 

  • Crew entry open March 1, 2026
  • Training spots will be able to be booked starting May 15, 2026
  • Crew entry closes May 31, 2026
  • Captain and Steerperson Meetings on June 15, 2026
  • Final team names submission and outstanding crew fees due July 1st, 2026

For more information, see the Bulletins and Announcements

   Bulletins and Announcements