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EVENTS

Upcoming Events

Official Notice of Fifth Congress Meeting Thursday August 27th 9.00am 2003

Cinema Les Toiles du Lac , 14 ave. Daniel Rops, Aix-les-Bains France

Notice of Meeting of Congress Aug 2026

IBCPC FAQ For Congress 2026

24-30 August 2026: IBCPC Participatory Dragon Boat Festival

IBCPC Participatory Dragon Boat Festival
Aix-les-Bains, 73100 Aix-les-Bains, France
The 2026 IBCPC Festival will take place on the shores of Lac du Bourget, France’s largest natural glacial lake.

NEWS

Therapies That Support

June 15th 2026This article explains that so-called “alternative therapies” in cancer care are best understood as complementary or integrative approaches used alongside standard medical treatment. It outlines tRead more

Andrew's Coaching Tips

June 15th 2026Many of you will remember Andrew from the IBCPC festival in New Zealand 2023 (yes, the one in the red heels), but he is also a clinical nurse consultant with a master’s degree in nursing. He hasRead more

Festival 2026 Update

June 15th 2026Opening Ceremony: Thursday 27 August 1.00 - All teams to be on site. 3.00 - All teams should assemble under the trees. Teams will be located by country and then alphabetically by team, from ArgentinaRead more

France 2026 Congress

June 15th 2026We are looking forward to all getting together in France for our participatory event. It is such a wonderful opportunity to meet fellow paddlers and see our friends from around the world! ImportantRead more

Future Festival Planning

June 15th 2026The IBCPC Festival Bid Process Underway: IBCPC festivals are among the most meaningful events in our international calendar. Held every four years in a different part of the world, each festival isRead more

Paddles Ready Podcast

June 15th 2026Paddles Ready Podcast: This is really cool. These guys will be commentating the club crew championships in Hualien. They talk a bit at the start and I come in at about 10 minutes. Tune in, turnRead more

President's Report

June 15th 2026Thank you for the wonderful energy you have brought to our refreshed newsletter. It is encouraging to see the April edition performing just as strongly as March, and it reminds us that when we shareRead more

Lymph Nodes Article

April 15th 2026Respectfully reviewed by Meri Gibson. I read this article with great interest as removal of lymph nodes can be very polarising or, in some cases, thought to be lifesaving. Below is my ExecutiveRead more

Pink Phoenix

April 15th 2026First BCP Team in the United States Celebrates 30 Season. Submitted by Meg Kilmer, 2026 President, Pink Phoenix Dragon Boat Team In 1997, our founders chose a name that symbolized hope: the pinkRead more

Linda's Coaching Tips

April 15th 2026We all know that how we are training and the coaching that you are receiving is on the right track. It now comes down to how much you want to become better, what you want to achieve. UltimatelyRead more

Previvor Feedback

April 15th 2026Understanding Community Perspectives. Following our recent webinars exploring whether previvors should be included within the Breast Cancer Paddler (BCP) category—and whether this topicRead more

IBCPC Festival Update

April 15th 2026The 2026 IBCPC Participatory Dragon Boat Festival will take place from August 24 to August 30, 2026, in Aix-les-Bains, France, on the shores of Lake Bourget. The Congress part of the festival isRead more

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The IBCPC is an international organisation whose mandate is to encourage the establishment of breast cancer dragon boat teams, within the framework of participation and inclusiveness.

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