Crews paddle their boats into position for one of the many races during the DragonBoat Beaufort 2024 Race Day on Saturday, June 29, 2024, at Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park. Bob Sofaly/The Island News

DragonBoats rule Beaufort River

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DragonBoatBeaufort held its 2024 Race Day on Saturday, June 29, at the Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park and raised $83,087 for the DragonBoat Beaufort Fund, administered by Community Foundation of the Lowcountry, more than its goal of $80,000, according to www.dragonboatraceday.com.

The funds raised support cancer patients undergoing treatment in Beaufort County who are struggling financially. Thirty teams, from various states, donned outrageous costumes to participate in the fun-filled race along the Beaufort River, the 11th of its kind in Beaufort.

Team captains line up after the opening parade during the DragonBoat Beaufort 2024 Race Day held at Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park on Saturday, June 29, 2024. Amber Hewitt/The Island News
Drummers pound out the pace while their team members pull hard on their paddles during one of the DragonBoat Beaufort 2024 Race Day on Saturday, June 29, 2024, at Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park. In the background rescue crews with Beaufort Water Search and Rescue keep a close eye on the boats as one team managed to capsize their boat during one of the earlier races. Bob Sofaly/The Island News



DRAGONBOAT 2024 RESULTS


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