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EVENTS

Upcoming Events

13-14 September 2025: Singapore Sea Regatta

Singapore Sea Regatta 2025
The Promontory @ Marina Bay

24-30 August 2026: IBCPC Participatory Dragon Boat Festival

IBCPC Participatory Dragon Boat Festival
Aix-les-Bains, 73100 Aix-les-Bains, France
The 2026 IBCPC Festival will take place on the shores of Lac du Bourget, France’s largest natural glacial lake.

NEWS

Paddle Design Contest

June 1st 2025Submit your artwork for IBCPC’s Paddle Design Contest. We will select up to 3 winning designs! Paddles will be available for sale through IBCPC’s partnership with Hornet Watersports. GuidelinesRead more

IDBF Chart

June 1st 2025Read more

Expressions of Interest

June 1st 2025The International Breast Cancer Paddlers’ Commission (IBCPC) is seeking applications for the position of Director: Marketing and Global Sponsorship. This is a vital role within the IBCPC, is aimedRead more

2026 IBCPC Festival

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Women Alike

June 1st 2025Submitted by Jackie MacKean. Saying thank you never tasted so good! It was a celebratory day on April 3 at the Pictou Campus of the Nova Scotia Community College when some members of Pictou CountyRead more

We Did It!

June 1st 2025Yes, we did it – we participated in our first international dragonboat festival and it was great! From May 16th-21st, our team took part in the 5th Barcelona International Dragon Boat Festival.Read more

News from UAE

June 1st 2025Submitted by Meri Gibson. The United Arab Emirates is a Federation of seven emirates with Abu Dhabi as its capital. The seven Emirates are: Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman. Umm Al Quwain, Ras AlRead more

Central Coast SurviveOars

June 1st 2025Submitted by Sandy Mitchell. On April 16, 2025, Morro Bay Maritime Museum volunteers and Central Coast SurviveOars paddlers, gathered to celebrate the completion of the Joanna’s Joy dragon boatRead more

Breast Cancer Research Trust

June 1st 2025Submitted by Meri Gibson. After each IBCPC global festival there may be some funds in reserve. This was the situation in New Zealand. As part of the Charitable Trust Constitution, which was theRead more

News From Germany

June 1st 2025We have meant to inform you for many months, that Svenja Franke-Bruhn, who has been busy as National Representative for both Austria and Germany as a “lone fighter” so far, will be supported byRead more

USA Announcements

June 1st 2025Submitted by Meri Gibson. Betty Solley is retiring from her dragon boat administrative responsibilities as IBCPC USA's Regional Coordinator. Betty will also step away from her role as SpecialRead more

IBCPC in Short Film

June 1st 2025Submitted by Kira Bloomquist and Shari Annes. Over the past several decades exercise has been found to help with numerous side- and late-effects of cancer treatment, as well as add quality of lifeRead more

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The IBCPC is an international organisation whose mandate is to encourage the establishment of breast cancer dragon boat teams, within the framework of participation and inclusiveness.

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