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Who Are We

Dragon Boat Festival

We’re Will and Kit – long-time friends, teammates and coaches who live and breathe dragon boating. What began more than 20 years ago as two university mates racing for fun has evolved into a lifelong passion for the sport. Over the years, we’ve grown from paddlers to coaches, from teammates to business partners, united by the same drive for teamwork, competition and community.

Dragon Boat Experience (DBX) is the result of that journey. We’ve seen first-hand how dragon boating can transform individuals and teams – building trust, unlocking potential and creating unforgettable memories on the water. With decades of experience and a genuine love for the sport, we’re here to share that energy and expertise with every crew we put on the water.

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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.

We bring to every boat we put on the water passion, experience and inclusion.

We strive to deliver unforgettable experiences that inspire individuals, strengthen teams and unite communities through the power of dragon boating

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.

Coach Kit Kwan

Coach Kit

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.

Coach Will Leung

Coach Will

Will has been paddling, helming and coaching with the Windy Pandas, 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.

Our values

Collaboration

We believe in the power of teamwork. Every paddle stroke matters and together we achieve more than any individual could alone

Challenge

We create experiences that inspire people to step outside their comfort zones, discover resilience and grow stronger through shared effort

Celebration

We celebrate diversity, achievement, and connection. Whether on the water or on shore, we bring people together to enjoy the journey and the victories, big or small