2026 race programme — concluded. This page remains available as a record of the 2026 event.

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Race Information

The full 2026 race programme, kept here as a record — timelines, categories, fees, special races and FAQs. Registration for this edition has closed; stay tuned for the next edition.

Event Timeline

How the 2026 season ran

The key dates that shaped the 2026 edition, from expression of interest through to race weekend.

February

  • 15Expression of Interest Opens
  • 17Expression of Interest Closes

May

  • 1Expression of Interest Closes

June

  • 1Race Registration Opens

July

  • 4Race Registration Closes
  • 13Crew List Submission Opens
  • 26Jersey Size (Round 1) Collection Closes

August

  • 9Jersey Size (Round 2) Collection Closes
  • 9Crew List Submission Closes
  • 11Payment Opens
  • 18Payment Closes
  • 29Team Managers' Briefing

September

  • 5Race Day 1
  • 6Race Day 2
  • 6After Party
Race Categories

The 2026 race programme

Filter by day, session, boat class or division to see how the 2026 categories were run.

Day 1 · Morning

7 races
DB12Mixed
DB12 Healthcare Mixed
8:30 AM
DB22Open
DB22 Premier Open
8:44 AM
DB12Mixed
DB12 Corporate & Public Service Mixed
8:51 AM
DB12Open
DB12 Youth & Tertiary Open
8:58 AM
DB12Invitational
DB12 Minister's Cup
9:12 AM
DB22Women
DB22 Premier Women
9:26 AM
DB12Fun Race
Rojak Race
11:30 AM

Day 1 · Afternoon

8 races
DB22Mixed
DB22 Premier Mixed
1:00 PM
DB12Open
DB12 Corporate & Public Service Open
1:07 PM
DB12Open
DB12 International Open
1:14 PM
DB12Open
DB12 Banking & Finance Open
1:28 PM
DB12Invitational
DB12 Friends of IHH Race
2:10 PM
DB12Invitational
DB12 IHH Healthcare Regional Race
2:51 PM
DB12Invitational
DB12 IHH Healthcare Singapore Race
3:05 PM
DB12Invitational
DB12 Champion's Race
3:54 PM
Race Fees

2026 pricing

The fees that applied to the 2026 edition, inclusive of GST where applicable. 2027 pricing will be confirmed closer to the next edition.

Athlete Fee

SGD 18
per unique paddler

Includes goodie bag, race jersey, and SSR athlete card

Inclusive of GST

DB12 Crew

SGD 350
per crew

Approx. SGD 25 per pax based on a 14-pax crew

Inclusive of GST

DB22 Crew

SGD 600
per crew

Approx. SGD 23 per pax based on a 26-pax crew

Inclusive of GST

DB6 Tidebreaker Crew

SGD 60
per crew

Dragon Tug-of-War

Inclusive of GST

Rojak Race

No crew fee
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Events without crew fee

Kitchen Sink Race

No crew fee
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Events without crew fee

Registration Cost Estimator

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Maximum Estimated Cost
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Athlete fees are charged once per paddler regardless of the number of race categories entered. This calculator provides a maximum estimated registration cost.

This calculator is intended as a guide only. Final fees are subject to category eligibility, discounts, and race organiser verification.

Special Races

The signature showdowns

Tap a card to read the full story.

The Champions' Race is the pinnacle showcase event of the Singapore Sea Regatta — an exclusive invitational race featuring some of the fastest and most accomplished dragonboat crews in the region. Bringing together top-performing teams from major local races alongside Singapore's national dragonboat athletes, this race celebrates elite competition, excellence, and the relentless pursuit of greatness. Through this race, the SSR honours the dedication of the dragonboat community while inspiring the next generation of paddlers.

The Kitchen Sink Race is one of the most entertaining highlights of the Singapore Sea Regatta — a lighthearted challenge where teams must race 50 metres without using traditional dragonboat paddles. Instead, crews propel their boats forward using kitchen utensils such as spatulas, ladles, frying pans, whisks, and wooden spoons. Designed to celebrate creativity, humour, and team spirit, it reminds everyone that dragonboating is also about community, laughter, and shared experiences.

The Rojak Race is a unique race designed to break boundaries and bring people together. Participants from different teams are mixed to form new, diverse crews. Instead of racing with their usual teammates, paddlers collaborate with strangers-turned-friends from across the local and international dragonboat community. A key highlight is the inclusion of paddlers from both public and private healthcare sectors — a rare opportunity to connect beyond the workplace.

The Tidebreaker is a DB6 Dragon Tug-of-War — a test of raw power, timing and teamwork as two crews battle against each other and the tide. It's a spectacle of brute strength and synchronised grit that always draws the loudest cheers from the crowd.

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers, fast

Registration is done via the SDBA Registration Portal. Expression of Interest opens in February, with full race registration opening in May. Please refer to the Event Timeline on the Race Information page for key dates.

The SGD 18 athlete fee (per unique paddler) includes a goodie bag, race jersey, and the SSR athlete card, which unlocks the Athlete Privilege Programme offers throughout September.

Yes. All prices stated on the Race Information page are inclusive of GST where applicable.

SSR features DB12, DB22, and DB6 dragon boats across Open, Women, Mixed, Premier, Masters, Youth, Tertiary, and Invitational divisions over two race days.

The 2026 edition runs on 5–6 September 2026, from 0800H to 1900H, at the Bayfront Event Space at Marina Bay.

Yes. The SSR Festival is free and open to all, featuring food, retail, wellness activations, performances, and family-friendly activities. Follow our Telegram channel for the latest happenings.

Every registered paddler receives an SSR athlete card as part of their goodie bag. The card unlocks exclusive offers from partner outlets throughout September.

The Bayfront Event Space is accessible via Bayfront MRT station (CE1/DT16) and various bus services. More details are available on the Race Information page under Getting to the Venue.