St Lawrence Dragon Boat Race

About this event

What is this ‘Dragon Boat Racing’, and how does it work? Ask anyone who has previously answered the call (or occasional gentle coercion) to become a St Lawrence Shipmate, and they'll tell you about the fun and frolics of the day itself. Important as that is, the real magic lies in our crew's ability to turn a good time into great funds for causes that need it — with every penny raised going straight to our chosen charities. This year, we're proud to be rowing in support of six brilliant organisations: Sevenoaks Area Youth Trust , The Scotts Project , Children in Distress , RDM Parakkanvilai Fund , One Hope Zimbabwe , and St Lawrence Church itself. Some are well known locally, some quietly get on with extraordinary work further afield — but all benefit not just from the funds raised, but from a bit of well-earned exposure too. As for the day itself, our competitive ambitions are reassuringly modest — we're here for the fun, the friendships, the fundraising and the faint possibility of a top 10 finish. We're always on the lookout for new Shipmates to bolster the ranks, and, frankly, to reduce the squad's average age down toward the ‘in with a sporting chance’ category. If you'd like to get involved — whether as a rower in the boat or a sponsor cheering from the bank (or sofa…) we'd love to hear from you.