2026 Dragon Boat Race Teams

Saturday (8/29)

Flag Catching 250m

Agualettes

Asian American Insurance Network (AAIN)

BDO USA

Blazing Paddles

CAACPA Northern Colorado Dragon Boat Team

Deloitte Dragons

Denver Chinese School Dragon Boat Team

Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance

Great Wall Chinese Academy

Medtronic

Molson Coors Brew Crew

PepsiCo

Slalom Consulting

Sync Oar Swim

Tatsu/Seagate

Hong Kong 400m

Adaptive Adventures Team Blue

Agua Libre

LBT

Nichi-Bei-Go

PASCO Fighting Dragons Stars

PASCO Fighting Dragons Sun

Phantoms

RiversportOKC

RMDB Outlaws

Rocky Mountain Rowers

RPT

Sunday (8/30)

Flag Catching 250m

Agua Libre

APABA

Bank of America Cyber Dragons

CHFA Dragon Boat Team

CoBank

Da Wave of Life

Denver Health Healers

History Colorado

Ovintiv Paddles Upstream

The Lodge and Gilpin Casinos

WellPower

Xcimer Energy

Hong Kong 250m

Adaptive Adventures Team Blue

Agua Libre

Agualettes

Bank of America Cyber Dragons

DENVER LIONS

LBT

Nichi-Bei-Go

PASCO Fighting Dragons Stars

PASCO Fighting Dragons Sun

Phantoms

RiversportOKC

RMDB Outlaws

RPT

Space Dragons

Meet the Teams!

AAIN (Asian American Insurance Network)

The Asian American Insurance Network (AAIN) is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to connecting, supporting, and developing Asian Pacific Islander professionals across the insurance industry through mentorship, networking, education, and leadership opportunities.

Agua Libre

Representing Denver Language School, Agua Libre has been paddling together for more than 15 years, building teamwork, school spirit, and lasting friendships both on and off the water.

Agualettes

The Agualettes are Denver Language School's youth dragon boat team. They're excited to return to the festival and once again take on the adults in this year's races!

APABA

The Asian Pacific American Bar Association (APABA) is a nonprofit organization of attorneys, judges, students, and legal professionals dedicated to advancing and advocating for the Asian American and Pacific Islander legal community.

Bank of America Cyber Dragons

Returning for their fourth year, the Bank of America Cyber Dragons are excited to be back on the water, building teamwork and making more unforgettable festival memories.

BDO USA

Representing BDO USA's Denver office, this team brings together employees to celebrate teamwork, camaraderie, and a little friendly competition on the water.

Blazing Paddles

Made up of Janus Henderson employees, Blazing Paddles brings enthusiasm, teamwork, and a competitive spirit to every race while proudly representing their organization.

CAACPA Northern Colorado Dragon Boat Team

Northern Colorado's first dragon boat team, this crew is made up primarily of paddlers from the Fort Collins area, including members of the Colorado American and Chinese Professional Association (CAACPA) and students from Huaxing Chinese School.

CHFA Dragon Boat Team

Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA) strengthens Colorado by investing in affordable housing and community development. Established in 1973, CHFA is committed to creating stronger communities throughout the state.

CoBank

Representing CoBank's Asian Associates Resource Group, this team comes together to celebrate teamwork, community, and the spirit of dragon boat racing.

Da Wave of Life

Representing DaVita, Da Wave of Life brings together teammates, friends, and family to celebrate belonging, teamwork, and community while racing together at the Colorado Dragon Boat Festival.

Deloitte Dragons

Back for their second year, the Deloitte Dragons are excited to return to the water, strengthen friendships, and enjoy the camaraderie that makes dragon boating such a memorable experience.

Denver Chinese School Dragon Boat Team

Founded in 1998, Denver Chinese School is the largest Chinese language school in the Denver area. Through comprehensive language and cultural education, the school provides opportunities for students of all backgrounds to learn, connect, and celebrate Chinese culture.

Denver Health Healers

For more than 165 years, Denver Health has cared for the Denver community. Today, its dedicated team continues that tradition by providing comprehensive healthcare services to people of all ages while bringing compassion, teamwork, and community spirit to the race.

Denver Lions

The Denver Lions Club empowers people to see and succeed through service, fundraising, and community programs focused on vision and families. Members are united by a shared commitment to service, friendship, and making a positive impact throughout the Denver community.

Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance

Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance is dedicated to inspiring communities to save wildlife for future generations. Through exceptional animal care, conservation, education, and advocacy, the organization is making a lasting impact both locally and globally.

Great Wall Chinese Academy

Great Wall Chinese Academy is a nonprofit PK–12 Chinese language and culture school serving students of all ages and backgrounds. Through its youth race team and Young Stars performance group, the academy shares Chinese culture while creating lifelong friendships and memories at the Colorado Dragon Boat Festival.

History Colorado

History Colorado is committed to creating a place of belonging for all Coloradans. By embracing diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences, the organization serves as a community connection platform that brings Colorado's rich history and cultures to life.

LBT

You down with LBT? This fun-loving crew is ready to bring energy, teamwork, and plenty of enthusiasm to this year's Colorado Dragon Boat Festival.

Medtronic

Representing Medtronic and the company's Asian Impact at Medtronic (AIM) employee resource group, this team celebrates teamwork, diversity, and community. Together, they embody Medtronic's mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life while proudly "Engineering the Extraordinary."

Molson Coors Brew Crew

A Colorado Dragon Boat Festival tradition since the very beginning, the Molson Coors Brew Crew returns each year to celebrate friendship, community, and the joy of racing together. Here's to making even more friends on and off the water!

Nichi-Bei-GO

Representing the Japan America Society of Colorado, Nichi-Bei-GO brings people together through a shared appreciation of Japanese culture. More than just a team, they're a family who enjoy paddling, karaoke, celebrations, and plenty of great food after practice.

Ovintiv Paddles Upstream

Sponsored by Ovintiv's LINK employee resource group (Leveraging Inclusion, Networking, and Knowledge), this team reflects the company's commitment to responsible energy production, inclusion, and creating positive impacts in the communities they serve.

PASCO Fighting Dragons Stars

The PASCO Fighting Dragons Stars continue PASCO's tradition of celebrating Filipino heritage, friendship, and community through dragon boat racing, bringing energy and pride to every competition.

PASCO Fighting Dragons Sun

The PASCO Fighting Dragons Sun team proudly represents the Philippine American Society of Colorado (PASCO), promoting Filipino culture, community, and teamwork while continuing the organization's long-standing tradition at the Colorado Dragon Boat Festival.

PepsiCo

Representing PepsiCo, this team brings together employees from Frito-Lay Supply Chain, Sales, and Beverages to compete, collaborate, and celebrate teamwork at the Colorado Dragon Boat Festival.

Phantoms

The Phantoms have been competing at the Colorado Dragon Boat Festival since 2003 and were the first team to establish dragon boating in Colorado on a permanent basis. Training year-round and competing locally and nationally, the team is led by Michael Boyd, a Certified DBC Level II Coach and member of the Team USA Senior C crew that swept the 2019 Dragon Boat World Championships in Thailand with four gold medals. Looking to take your paddling to the next level? Visit www.DragonBoatCO.com.

Riversport OKC

Representing Oklahoma, Riversport OKC promotes the growth of dragon boating through a supportive and inclusive paddling community. The team encourages athletes to challenge themselves, build lasting friendships, and pursue their personal best.

RMDB Outlaws

Bio coming soon!

Rocky Mountain Rowers

The Rocky Mountain Rowers are excited to return to the Colorado Dragon Boat Festival, bringing their love of paddling, teamwork, and friendly competition back to Sloan's Lake.

RPT

RPT is a paddling club dedicated to athletes of every skill level. Focused on personal growth, meaningful relationships, and strengthening the paddling community, the club strives to create a welcoming environment that feels like a home away from home.

Slalom Consulting

Slalom is a business and technology consulting company that believes in putting people first. Their team is excited to bring collaboration, teamwork, and a fiercely human spirit to the Colorado Dragon Boat Festival.

Space Dragons

The Space Dragons are bringing a little cosmic energy to the Colorado Dragon Boat Festival. Their mission? Have fun, race hard, and boldly paddle where no dragon boat has paddled before!

Sync Oar Swim

Sync Oar Swim is a dragon boat team moving in rhythm for change. Through teamwork, strength, and shared purpose, the team advocates for health equity and wellness for everyone.

Tatsu / Seagate

Sponsored by Seagate's Asian Pacific Community, Tatsu is made up of employees from Seagate's Longmont office who come together each year to celebrate teamwork, culture, and dragon boat racing.

Adaptive Adventures Team Blue

Created by Adaptive Adventures, Team Blue is powered by passion, determination, and heart. The team is dedicated to expanding inclusive sports opportunities for para athletes and their families while demonstrating that everyone belongs on the water.

The Lodge and Gilpin Casinos

Returning for their fourth consecutive year, The Lodge and Gilpin Casinos are back to bring the fun to the Colorado Dragon Boat Festival. They may be known for gaming, but when it comes to dragon boat racing, they're all in for the gold!

WellPower

WellPower is Colorado's largest community mental health center, empowering individuals to overcome barriers and achieve lasting well-being through compassionate behavioral healthcare and community support across more than 200 locations throughout Colorado.

Xcimer Energy

Bio coming soon!