Wednesday, May 20 2009 To take part in the KM dragon boat challenge you wll need a crew of 17 people.
Sixteen of the crew will paddle the dragon boat with the 17th person beating a drum to dictate the speed of the boat. All equipment is provided. The event is for those who wish to savour the ancient traditions of the dragon boat, as much as for teams who want to test their strength and technique by travelling the 250m course in the fastest time. Firms can also encourage staff by paying the boat registration charge. The aim is that each crew member will raise a minimum of &pound120 for their favourite charity which means every dragon boat should raise &pound2,000 for good causes. The event is taking place at Chatham Maritime, St Mary’s Island, on Sunday, October 4.
Teams may nominate a charity of their choice but the KM-backed charities set to benefit across the county are the Ellenor Lions Hospice in the Dartford/Gravesend district the Giraffe Appeal for the Oliver Fisher Baby Unit and the Echo appeal for the British Heart Foundation in Medway Guide Dogs for the Blind in Maidstone Demelza House Children’s Hospice in the Swale district Kent Kids Miles of Smiles in the Canterbury district Pilgrims Hospices in the south Kent district and the Dad’s Quest prostate cancer charity in Thanet.