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EVENTS

Upcoming Events

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

Linda's Coaching Tips

April 15th 2026We all know that how we are training and the coaching that you are receiving is on the right track. It now comes down to how much you want to become better, what you want to achieve. UltimatelyRead more

Lymph Nodes Article

April 15th 2026Respectfully reviewed by Meri Gibson. I read this article with great interest as removal of lymph nodes can be very polarising or, in some cases, thought to be lifesaving. Below is my ExecutiveRead more

Pink Phoenix

April 15th 2026First BCP Team in the United States Celebrates 30 Season. Submitted by Meg Kilmer, 2026 President, Pink Phoenix Dragon Boat Team In 1997, our founders chose a name that symbolized hope: the pinkRead more

Previvor Feedback

April 15th 2026Understanding Community Perspectives. Following our recent webinars exploring whether previvors should be included within the Breast Cancer Paddler (BCP) category—and whether this topicRead more

Croatia's Story

April 15th 2026A New Era of Strength, Sisterhood, and Global Presence Dragonboat Klub Zadar has come a long way since its formation, transforming from a small group of brave beginners into a vibrant, confident, andRead more

IBCPC Festival Update

April 15th 2026The 2026 IBCPC Participatory Dragon Boat Festival will take place from August 24 to August 30, 2026, in Aix-les-Bains, France, on the shores of Lake Bourget. The Congress part of the festival isRead more

From the President's Desk

April 15th 2026Greetings everyone, I am absolutely delighted to share just how positively our refreshed newsletter has been received. Our latest edition achieved a 63% open rate—an extraordinary result comparedRead more

From the President's Desk

March 15th 2026Greetings everyone, As we reach the close of what has been a rather underwhelming New Zealand summer, today feels like a gift. The sun is finally out, the sky is clear, and I’m writing this messageRead more

Festival Update

March 15th 2026Festivals, festivals and even more festivals! And the biggest one for us is now racing toward us faster than ever. When we first set the date for France 2026, it felt impossibly far away—as though Read more

Breast Cancer Recurrence

March 15th 2026Submitted by Meri Gibson. Ongoing research is unlocking new ways to understand and prevent breast cancer recurrence. Here is a powerful glimpse into groundbreaking findings that could reshapeRead more

Boobops Team Story

March 15th 2026The Boobops Dragon Boat Team, proudly representing the Bay of Plenty, is celebrating one of its strongest and most inspiring seasons yet. As they prepare for the National Championships at LakeRead more

IBCPC Values Statement

March 15th 2026As part of our ongoing reflection on who we are and what we stand for, we conducted an unscientific piece of research asking you “what values are important to you” and invited our members to shaRead 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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