Dragon Boat Festival

June 5, 2011

Leith Western Harbour

Up to 50 dragon boats, each with a crew of 17 are expected to participate in a Dragon Boat Festival at Leith Western Harbour on 5 June 2011.

This will be a fund-raising event, organised by Leith Rotary Club, who are urging companies and organisations to put teams forward at a cost of £500 each.  Boats and helmsmen will be provided by the company, 'Dragon Boat Events Ltd.'

Racing will take place from 10am until 4.30 pm on a course close to Britannia in Leith Western Harbour.

Edinburgh Evening News, March 30, 2011, p.3

 

 

Edinburgh Today

 

 

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