Dragon boat
A dragon boat is a long, narrow racing vessel paddled by a team, often decorated with a dragon's head and tail for competitions.
Also known as: standard racing dragon boat, 20-person dragon boat
How big is it?
12.49 m long
Also 40.98 ft
Standard racing hull length · specified
Typical recorded range: 12.45 m to 12.55 m.
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About the same scale as Badminton court.
Badminton court: A badminton court is the marked rectangular playing surface used for games of badminton.
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Dragon boat
An IDBF standard racing dragon boat approximately 12.49 m long with a minimum dry mass of 250 kg. The measured hull includes the fixed bow and stern forms but excludes paddles and the detachable dragon head and tail.
International Dragon Boat Federation — Rules and regulations
The marked standard racing hull length is calibrated. Unmeasured illustration details are representative.
Badminton court
13.4 × 6.1 m playing surface. Excludes surrounding space.
WA Government — badminton dimensions
The marked length is calibrated. Unmeasured illustration details are representative.
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Why we use 12.49 m
For comparison, this page uses standard racing hull length. The record labels this value specified, so the stated convention rather than an inferred average controls the comparison. The recorded range is 12.45 m to 12.55 m.
An IDBF standard racing dragon boat approximately 12.49 m long with a minimum dry mass of 250 kg. The measured hull includes the fixed bow and stern forms but excludes paddles and the detachable dragon head and tail.
The marked horizontal span follows the named feature; transparent margins and unmeasured details do not alter it. How calibrated comparisons work →
Recorded properties
Dragon boat dimensions and measurements
| Property | Selected value | Recorded range | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12.49 m | 12.45 m to 12.55 m | specified | |
| 250 kg | Not recorded | specified |
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- International Dragon Boat Federation — Rules and regulationsStandard racing-boat dimensions, dry mass and removable decorative fittings.
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