The Dragon Boat Racing is run annually by the Rotary Club of Abingdon Vesper

to raise money for some of their projects like Barge Trips along the Kennet and Avon Canal, Kids Out Day, working with the Stroke Association, providing equipment and services to schools and hospitals in Africa, Shelterbox and more…

Each crew normally also raises additional sponsorship for their own good cause. It is exhilerating good fun.

Its even gives some people the chance to accompany the Hawaii-five-O theme tune on the drum,

or dress a bit funny.