Let's get ready to Paddle!  We were so excited to bring the Annual Dragon Boat Race back to our community after a successful 3 years of events. If you are not already familiar with what a dragon boat race entails please click here.

This event is not only a way to support Bring Hope Now's mission to Save Lives, but is an opportunity for you to build a team experience like no other for your organization. 

We have a limited number of spots and anticipate the event will fill up quickly. Our 2026 race IS IN A NEW LOCATION WITH A NEW DATE THIS YEAR!  May 2nd starting at 8:30am at the Ft. Walton Beach Landing Park. Depending on the number of teams, it will end approximately 4:00pm. There will be a live auction during lunch with a lot of GREAT prizes including restaurant certificates, vacation stays, a large bin full of liquor and MUCH more! Team registrations are available on this site. Call 850-259-8356 for more information or for sponsorship.

Getting ready for the race.

Expert steerers will engage your team providing guidance, training and practice sessions leading up to Race Day. This event is a fun filled day in which everyone can participate and contribute!

Traveling trophy for team bragging rights!

Not just fun, but competitive!

Sponsorship Opportunities

There are several ways you can help support the event and our Mission (several of which include securing your teams boat for Race Day :) !  Sponsorships of all levels are available and many things like meals & hotel rooms for our professional team that brings the boats in are needed.

Can someone say Team Spirit!

Can someone say Team Spirit!

This event provides opportunities for your team, down to the individual paddler, to raise money for the cause. Teams will not only race, but will compete to raise the most funds in support of Suicide Prevention, Intervention and Postvention.