Test for Festival 2026 – Full Success
The Dragon Boat Festival 2025 from 27-29 June 2025 was not just the test run for the big IBCPC Festival 2026 in this location – but also the very first appearance of the brand new Pink Ribbonettes Team from Belgium in competition mood. The Belgium breast cancer paddlers merged forces and will participate in the Festival 2026 together with some friends from France.
And what a weekend it was! Within one race day, the paddlers grew from a “group of paddlers” to a real team. Already after the first heat (which was far from ideal) and a proper analysis of what can be improved, the performance increase was more than satisfying.
We came 2nd in the B final, a wonderful competition day ended. Competition newbies and oldies learned a lot and were impressed by what they were able to do and to improve in such short time. Besides that – everybody enjoyed the atmosphere and surroundings and we are looking forward to the Festival next year in the same place with old and new friends.
At the Team dinner on the shores of the beautiful Lac du Bourget it was clear: the Pink Ribbonettes strive for more. It was a big boost for the next training sessions – the aim is to shine at the IBCPC Festival 2026. The team spirit has been sparked!
