BURSA · 2022 — 2025

Bursa Dragon Cup

Turkey's most comprehensive corporate dragon boat festival. Held at Dağyenice for four seasons.

Seasons

100+

Teams

1,500+

Participants

94%

Return rate

— Story

Four seasons, countless stories.

Bursa Dragon Cup was launched in 2022 by Master Rowing Club as the region's first corporate dragon boat event. The first year had to be ambitious: getting Bursa's business community out of conference rooms and into the same boat wasn't easy.

Four years later, the festival has grown into a nationally recognised event supported by Bursa Metropolitan Municipality. Major brands like Eker, Pakkens, Lima Lojistik and PorsiOn return season after season. Our 94% return rate says what no marketing message ever could.

The festival is more than a race. Children's play areas, an open-air stage, lakeside catering and full photo/video production — a single day produces a year's worth of internal communications stories for a company.

Finals · 2025

Show your strength

Eker · 2022

Festival recap · 2024

— Format

Boat, team, rhythm.

200 metre sprint

Race distance is 200 metres. Elite teams complete it in about 1:10. Heat + final format applied.

14-person team

12 paddlers + 1 drummer + 1 steerer. Zero experience required — coaching is delivered by the club team.

Heats → Semifinals → Finals

All teams race in qualifying heats. Best times advance to semifinals, then on to A/B/C finals.

Professional officiating

Judging follows Turkish Dragon Boat Federation rules. Stopwatch + camera measurement. Right to appeal.

2025 — Season 4 official summary

— Past

Four seasons in summary.

2022
Season 1
The festival's launch. Eker Dairy as headline sponsor. Bursa's business world stepped into the same boat for the first time.
2023
Season 2
36 teams, 504 athletes. Champion: Pakkens1 (1:12.89). Beginning of official Bursa Metropolitan Municipality support.
2024
Season 3
Major participants like PorsiOn and Lima Lojistik joined. Children's entertainment area added. Official transition to festival status.
2025
Season 4
Largest ever participation — thrilling finals, full grandstands, national media coverage. Return rate climbed to 94%.

— Packages

Which one fits your company?

Half Day

4 hours

Training + 200m race + awards ceremony. Ideal entry for small to mid-sized companies.

1 hour training
Heat + final race
Awards ceremony
Group photo

Apply on WhatsApp

Companies on the water.

A selection of brands that have entered the water across four seasons. New participants every year, often returning teams.

Eker Dairy

Pakkens

Lima Lojistik

PorsiOn

Limo

Bursa Metropolitan Municipality

2024 promo

2025 recap

— Questions

Frequently asked.

How many people from my company can take part?

Each team is 14 people (12 paddlers + 1 drummer + 1 steerer). If your roster is short, the club team can fill remaining positions. Companies may enter multiple teams.

Can a team with zero experience race?

Yes. Each team gets 60-90 minutes of coaching at festival start. By the end, teams complete the 200 metres in full sync.

How do we register?

Apply via WhatsApp or the contact form. Reservation is finalised with contract and deposit. Early-registration discounts apply at the start of season (March-April).

Employee health and safety?

All athletes wear life vests. A safety boat accompanies every race. First aid team is on-site. We require health declarations from participants.

When is the event held?

Usually a single day in May-June. The 2026 calendar will be announced in March. We recommend early booking.

How is it different from other corporate events?

Dragon boat is unique because no other activity can transform 14 people with zero experience into a single team. No hierarchy, just shared rhythm. The impact lasts for years.

— Register

Reserve your spot for the 2026 season.

Early reservations: March–April 2026. Limited team slots. Reach us via WhatsApp or contact form.

Apply on WhatsApp Contact form

0507 521 21 04·0532 781 14 11·info@masterrowing.com.tr