--- title: Earn Your Dragon Boat Badge | Scout Sessions Available | DBX description: Earn your Dragon Boat badge with DBX through structured sessions focused on water safety, paddling techniques, and teamwork for Scout and Guide groups. image: https://dbx.events/hubfs/raw_assets/public/dbx-theme/images/og-default.jpg --- [Skip to content](https://dbx.events/scouts#main) [![DBX Dragon Boat Experience](https://dbx.events/hs-fs/hubfs/raw_assets/public/dbx-theme/images/dbx-lockup.png?width=1000&height=300&name=dbx-lockup.png)](https://dbx.events/?hsLang=en) [Home](https://dbx.events/?hsLang=en) [Youth](https://dbx.events/youth?hsLang=en) [Scouts](https://dbx.events/scouts?hsLang=en) [Corporate & Crews](https://dbx.events/corporate-crews?hsLang=en) [Get Qualified](https://dbx.events/get-qualified?hsLang=en) [Blog](https://dbx.events/blog?hsLang=en) [About](https://dbx.events/about?hsLang=en) [Enquire](https://dbx.events/enquire?hsLang=en) [Home](https://dbx.events/?hsLang=en) [Youth](https://dbx.events/youth?hsLang=en) [Scouts](https://dbx.events/scouts?hsLang=en) [Corporate & Crews](https://dbx.events/corporate-crews?hsLang=en) [Get Qualified](https://dbx.events/get-qualified?hsLang=en) [Blog](https://dbx.events/blog?hsLang=en) [About](https://dbx.events/about?hsLang=en) [Enquire](https://dbx.events/enquire?hsLang=en) [07453 214 171](tel:07453214171) [contact@dbx.events](mailto:contact@dbx.events) - - - - - ![PXL_20250921_114653736 (1)](https://dbx.events/hs-fs/hubfs/PXL_20250921_114653736%20(1).jpg?width=3072&height=4080&name=PXL_20250921_114653736%20(1).jpg) # Earn your Dragon Boat badge with DBX A fully structured session designed for Scout and Guide groups. Water safety, paddling technique and teamwork, built around the Dragon Boat Activity Badge requirements. [Enquire about a Scout session](https://dbx.events/enquire?hsLang=en) [See what's involved](https://dbx.events/scouts#day) Group size per session 10 to 24 Age range 10 to 18 Half day or full day options 3h / 6h Activity Badge requirements fully covered Badge ## A typical Scout day with DBX Half-day sessions run this shape. Full days add a longer on-water block and a full inter-crew regatta. 1. 1 Arrival ### Welcome and register Meet the DBX team, collect equipment and get settled. Leaders receive the session plan and safety overview. 2. 2 30 minutes ### Safety briefing and technique Water safety, equipment fitting and paddling technique on the bank. Interactive and hands-on, not a lecture. 3. 3 90 minutes ### On-water drills and race Board the boats, practise technique, complete crew drills, then race. Coaches provide guidance and safety cover throughout. ## What the badge covers, and what's included Everything a group needs is provided. Leaders bring the young people and warm clothes, we bring the rest. Badge requirements ### What we cover Every requirement, delivered on the day The session is structured so leaders can sign off the badge afterwards, and we send a written summary of what each group covered. Water safety Buoyancy, boat awareness, capsize drill Paddle technique Grip, posture, stroke entry and exit Teamwork Paddling in time, responding to the drummer Race day Crew versus crew racing Session details ### What's included All equipment, coaches and safety cover Paddles and buoyancy aids, a BDA-qualified lead coach and assistants, a qualified helm on every boat, safety boat cover, and a written session summary for badge records. Group size 10 to 24 participants Age range 10 to 18 years Session length Half day (3h) or full day (6h) Venue Canary Wharf or Royal Docks [Ask for a group quote](https://dbx.events/enquire?hsLang=en) ## What Scout leaders tell us 1 / 2 “ > The session was built around the badge from the start. Our leaders got a written summary the same week, which made signing off the badge simple. > > Scout Leader North London district > Every young person was in the boat and paddling within the hour, including the ones who were nervous about the water. > > Group Scout Leader East London group ## Ready to book a Scout session? We'll confirm availability and send a group quote within 24 hours. [Enquire](https://dbx.events/enquire?hsLang=en) [![DBX Dragon Boat Experience](https://dbx.events/hs-fs/hubfs/raw_assets/public/dbx-theme/images/dbx-lockup.png?width=1000&height=300&name=dbx-lockup.png)](https://dbx.events/?hsLang=en) London’s specialist in youth dragon boat development and BDA coach training. Based at Canary Wharf and Royal Docks. [07453 214 171](tel:07453214171) [contact@dbx.events](mailto:contact@dbx.events) Canary Wharf and Royal Docks, London - - - - - ## Youth - [Youth development](https://dbx.events/youth?hsLang=en) - [Schools](https://dbx.events/youth#schools) - [Team GB pathway](https://dbx.events/youth#pathway) - [Scouts programme](https://dbx.events/scouts?hsLang=en) ## Training - [Corporate event days](https://dbx.events/corporate-crews#corporate) - [Club crew training](https://dbx.events/corporate-crews#crews) - [Charity and race days](https://dbx.events/#charity) - [Get qualified](https://dbx.events/get-qualified?hsLang=en) ## Organisation - [About DBX](https://dbx.events/about?hsLang=en) - [Contact](https://dbx.events/enquire?hsLang=en) - [Blog](https://dbx.events/blog?hsLang=en) - [British Dragon Boat Association](https://www.dragonboat.org.uk) © 2026 Dragon Boat Experience. All rights reserved. BDA-affiliated coaching. 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