Lamma Dragon Boat Festival

Organisers

Thirsty Horse

Lamma Dragons

南丫島漁民娛樂會

Lamma Fishermen’s Association

Media Partners

Prosperity Research Ltd

HKGFM.net

Official Charity

Make-A-Wish Foundation of Hong Kong

Ferry Timetable

Check the ferry schedule between Yung Shue Wan (Lamma Island) and Central (Hong Kong Island)

Community &
Team Links

Lamma-zine Blog

Lamma Ladies

2008 Post-Event Feedback

“...great dragon boat race... Really well organised and a great vibe...”
Lara Wozniak

“It was a great day. Seemed like everything ran like clockwork. I am sure it was frantic behind the scenes but from what I saw as a spectator it was very smooth. Good job.”
David Cairns

“Thank you for organizing of the dragon boat race. It was great event - good atmosphere, good weather, full of fun.”
Carol Ng (Ocean Park)

“I would like to take this opportunity to thank you and your team for organizing such a nice event. Friendly people, nice atmosphere and professionalism were the ingredients of the Lamma race 2008. On behalf of the whole Dutch Connexion team, thanks a lot and we will be back next year.”
Tom Ros (Dutch Connexion)

“Congratulations on a great event on Sunday. The Southside Massive had a great time. The competition was strong and very well run. I can’t remember any dragon boat event that I’ve ever been to that did actually stop for lunch!! The party afterwards was also great fun. Well done!”
Simeon Mellalieu (Sun Life Southside Massive Dragon Boat Association)

“A massive thanks from the Lantau Boat Club! We all had a really wonderful day. There were a few paddlers on our team who were doing their first dragon boat race ever, and they really enjoyed the experience. You guys organised it well, and even ran ahead of schedule - nice work! Mooring the junk just off course was great, and many thanks to the guy who ran us back and forth on his boat all day. We’ll be sure to come again next year and will try to put in a men’s and women’s team as well!”
Erin Bowland (LBC Mixed)

“Congratulations on the Lamma International Dragon Boat Festival 2008! ...it was a wonderful event. Great participation and no glitches. You must be ecstatic! Thank you again for the opportunity to cover the event!”
Elisabeth Grisoni (Prosperity Research Ltd)

“We are all delighted the event went as well as it did. In fact it could not have gone better! Everybody seems to be looking forward to next year! The paddlers were pleased with the weather which was a godsend! Clearly thanking the Gods in advance worked! The Island Bar was delighted to have been part of it. It was really well organised.”
Sharon Chandler (Island Bar)

“Thanks for letting us be involved... it was awesome, you must be really proud of what you have done... bloody fantastic! The feedback I got all day, was fantastic... everyone I spoke to loved the day.”
Nick Swanson (HKGFM.net)

“You Rock! It was a killer festival! Thank you so much...”
Lisa Stella (Lamma Dragons)

“Congratulations on a well organized and very professionally run event. The Liechtenstein Princely Navy had an excellent day of very competitive racing and lots of fun and good music. Well done.”
Silvan Colani (Admiral, The Liechtenstein Princely Navy)

“Congratulations on a really wonderful event yesterday!”
Lamma-Gung (Editor, Lamma-zine)

2007 Post-Event Feedback

“Just wanted to say, we could all see how much work you guys had put in on Sunday and it was such a shame that the weather closed in like that.

The X-people wanted to give you our support and let you know that we’ll be definitely back next year. We think it’s great that you are looking to increase the opportunity to race in HK. Anything we can do to help, let us know.”
John Pache (Royal X Men/Women/Mixed)

“I wanted to reiterate John’s message below and thank you and your team and all the people behind the scene who put so much effort to make the Lamma Dragon Boat Festival happen. You couldn’t have done anymore than you did that day and despite the weather, people took time to bond in the true dragon boat spirit.”
Yan Yan Li (Royal X Men/Women/Mixed)

“On behalf of the Southside Massive I wanted to send you a note of thanks to you and the organizing committee for your efforts in yesterday’s events. All of us appreciated your efforts in keeping the event going under such dreadful weather conditions. That all of you managed to do so with a smile on your face is amazing and testimony to your professionalism. To be faced with all of that for your first event is horrific luck.

We had intended coming back to the beach to help you drink the Fosters but our junk was dragging its anchor and getting back on board proved too dangerous for our boat boy to tolerate so once everybody was on board we commenced a very slow and wobbly trip back to Aberdeen. I hope you managed to show the Dubai team some Hong Kong hospitality to make their trip worthwhile. Don’t be too put off to do this again next year.”
Simeon Mellalieu (Southside Massive Urban Gorrilaz)

“On behalf of the team at On-and-On, we also wish to thank you and your crew for all the thoughtful arrangement for the DBTs. We understand how weather can change and this is always the challenge of outdoor water sports. We certainly will continue to support your team should there be another Lamma race this year or next...”
Tina So (On-and-On DBT)

“Although the weather was so bad, we would like thank you for your organization and tring all the possible ways to process the race. Honestly, we appreciate that as a foreigner you are so interested in Chinese traditional sport. We are looking forward to seeing you again in Lamma races in the future.”
David Wan (Freudenberg & Vilene Dragon Boat Racing Team)

“We are so sorry that the race had to be cancelled. We were all so looking forward to a “new exciting race and venue’! Unfortunately, for some strange reason it just wasn’t meant to be!

Well done for all the great organising leading up to the day, and actually on the day managing to start the races and trying to carry on through the terrible weather. Hats off to you guys! As the saying goes “if at first you don’t succeed, try, try again“! I am sure you will have the support of all the Dragon Boat Teams at your next Races.”
Cheryl (BGC Stormydragons)