About Us
We’re Will and Kit, long-time friends, teammates and coaches who live and breathe dragon boating. Our journey started 22 years ago at university as a partying duo and over the past decade we’ve swapped late nights for early mornings on the water, building a shared passion that has taken us from paddlers to coaches, teammates and now business partners.
Why We Started Dragon Boat Experience
With our combined experience from grassroots coaching to international racing, we wanted to create a platform that makes dragon boating more accessible, inclusive, and unforgettable. Together, we deliver tailored training sessions, corporate team-building events, and charity experiences that blend fun, competition, and teamwork.
Our mission is simple: to share the thrill of dragon boating with London and beyond, creating events that bring people together, build lasting memories, and strengthen teams on and off the water.
Passionate. Experienced. Inclusive.
That’s what we bring to every boat we put on the water.
Our team
Our strength lies in our individuality. As a team, we bring together world-class experience in coaching, competition, event delivery and community building, combining our different strengths to create the ultimate dragon boat experience.
Kit Kwan
FOUNDER & COACH
Kit is a highly qualified Level 3 Dragon Boat Coach with an official Helming Certification and over 11 years of experience. His dedication to the sport has seen him compete at the very highest level, representing Great Britain Dragon Boat Racing. Beyond international competition, Kit serves as Chairman of the Windy Pandas, a leading charity dragon boat team in London, where he plays a key role in training, mentoring, and building community through the sport.
Will has been paddling, helming and coaching with the Windy Pandas and dragon boat festivals and events for over 10 years, guiding both new and experienced paddlers to find confidence and rhythm on the water. With a strong background in team development and event delivery, he combines technical knowledge with a warm, motivating coaching style that ensures every participant feels part of the crew.
Will Leung
FOUNDER & COACH
An unforgettable experience! The training and race day were perfectly organized and inspiring.
Emma R.
★★★★★
Frequently Asked Questions
What is dragon boat racing?
Dragon boat racing is a team water sport involving paddling in unison to compete in races.
How do I participate?
You can participate by signing up for our training sessions and events tailored for corporate and charity groups.
What training do you offer?
We provide comprehensive training sessions that cover paddling techniques, teamwork, and race preparation for all skill levels.
Where are your events held?
Our events are hosted at various locations across the UK.
What is the age limit?
Participants must be at least 12 years old to join our dragon boat racing events.