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Every year, two rowing crews from the infamous Oxford and Cambridge Universities meet to compete in one of the greatest sporting spectacles in the world.

Dragon Boat Racing promotes health & well being for breast cancer survivors. Paddling as a team sport provides a unique support group & beneficial upper body exercise.

Laos has many wonderful festivals throughout the year but one of the biggest is the Boat Racing festival. In the small town of Sainyabouli, it is particularly impressive.

Each July, Lake Michigan is the scene of a race dedicated to an ancient Chinese poet, using traditional Dragon Boats like those in races held around the world.

Radio-controlled model powerboats offer the thrills of racing without the cost or danger.

Every New Year's Day the village of Mappleton in Derbyshire hosts a thrilling boat race, run, and jump into a freezing river. The author was there for the 2009 event.

Chinese New Year is celebrated in Sydney with a month long festival with official launch, parade, lion dancing, fireworks, markets, dragon boat races, and fine food.

Follow these no-cost and low-cost methods for publicizing your next race or outdoor event, and your organization can enjoy the rewards of increased attendance.

Andrew Triggs-Hodge won an Olympic gold medal at the Beijing Summer games and has twice won the rowing World Championships.

From the London Marathon in April to the Chelsea Flower Show in May, the UK capital has lots of great festivals going on throughout the year to base travel plans around.

Everything from berries to birds; everyone from Judy Garland to Bob Dylan seem to be causes for celebrations somewhere in Minnesota.

South East Asia is renowned for its colourful festivals and one of the most flamboyant is the Water Festival in Phnom Penh

During the summer months Portland hosts a line-up of outdoor events from the Grand Floral Parade to the Oregon Brewers Festival, music and food and wine celebrations.

Foreign tourists often complain that it's impossible to avoid hordes of other tourists in Thailand. Nan is the place to get away from them all and ride a bike in peace.

Best known as the Gateway to the Peak District, the Derbyshire town of Ashbourne is host to some unusual sporting events, some of which have long-standing traditions.

Sandwiched between two of the West's biggest and best wooden boat festivals is the fun and folksy Deer Harbor Wooden Boat Rendezvous on beautiful Orcas Island.

As summer approaches, children often want to be outside playing, which can pose some problems for parents who homeschool through summer. Here are five activities to help.

Tübingen, a traditional university town with a medieval Old Town center, in Southern Germany lies on the river Neckar south of Stuttgart and northwest of the Swabian Alb.

The Montreal festival season has officially begun. With many fests celebrating milestone anniversaries, be prepared for a bigger, bolder, brighter 2009 festival season.

Celebrities flock to Anguilla, British West Indies, an exclusive Caribbean Island retreat nearby St. Martin. The destination continues to lure top stars like Brad Pitt.

Columbia Park in Kennewick, Washington, is a treasure trove of recreational opportunities. From athletics to war memorials, the park has something for every interest.

In 2005 Ericsson Racing Team was created to participate in the 2005-'06 Volvo Ocean Race. They finished fifth and are back with two boats, one team and one goal. To Win.

Ticket and show details for the Kansas City RV event, including available seminars and demonstrations, as well as where to stay in the area.

Though P.G. Wodehouse never wrote a crime novel, his works are full of references to them, and he parodied their style.

River festivals bring together outdoor enthusiasts for competitive sports such as downriver kayaking, slalom racing, mountain biking, fly fishing, rafting and much more.

Auckland is much more than a boaties' paradise and New Zealand's largest city; it's an exciting destination offering delicious food, wine and a fun outdoor lifestyle.

No other travel destination has more to offer the vacationing family or single traveler within the United States than the coastal treasure of Englewood, Florida.

Hastings, one of most charming towns on the Mississippi, offers natural beauty, charming shops in Victorian buildings and recreational choices from hiking to waterskiing.

There are many picture books for children that include Australian characters and celebrate the Australian culture.

Lloret de Mar, once a little fishing village on Spain's Costa Brava Coast, is now one of its top resorts, offering tourists world class hotels, cuisine, shopping and fun.

It's true that Minneapolis can be expensive. Savvy travelers, however, can find plenty of first-class entertainment that costs nothing at all.

This weekend festival offers authentic ethnic food and crafts, a parade, carnival and loads of other events suitable for everyone from toddlers and teens to adults

RC cars and trucks is an exciting hobby allowing enthusiasts to pit there skills against each other. Whether its building RC cars or racing them, RC has it all.

Settled by Northern Europeans, the population of the Twin Cities Metro Area has become ethnically diverse. This makes it a culturally interesting spot for travelers.

A savvy sailor with an education in Law and Chemistry finds professional offshore sailing a balance of science and building good relationships.

St Marys is a pretty town which is located at the junction of the Thames River and the Trout Creek, and sits on 700 acres bought from the Canada Company in 1840.

Tandem bicycles adapt a favorite pastime and provide visually impaired people with an ideal form of exercise, recreation, and Paralympic competition.

With His Majesty King Juan Carlos I of Spain to bid them his blessing, Team Telefónica, a two boat team of international sailing talent takes on the Volvo Ocean Race.

Here's my take on Chuck Norris' autobiography. Bottom line: It's worth your time and money.

The ancient sites and modern national parks of the Northeast region, or Isan, make this distinctive part of Thailand an attractive prospect for travelers.

Participation in leisure activities during Queen Victoria's reign increased as more free time became available due to shortened working hours.

Philadelphia's tourist scene is alive with vibrant public art and outdoor activities.

Travel to the Emerald City, where Seattle's festivals embrace the regional communities with thrilling parades, marathons, road races, boat races, music and theater arts

Walk in the footsteps of Jimi Hendrix, visit Van Gogh's neighbourhood or frequent Charles Dickens' favorite tavern. Here are free ways to absorb the history of London.

Ideally situated on the shores of Lake Ontario, Toronto, Ontario, Canada is home to many beaches, easily accessible from the downtown core.

At least one Khmer national holiday can be expected to fall within a vacation as there are around 30 official days and several others which are unofficially observed.

Traditional Bengali culture contains a rich tapestry of musical genres. These range from plaintive folk melody to lyrical boatmen songs and the songs of mystics.

It's easy to keep your kids entertained this summer with these fun backyard crafts, games, activities and water fun.

Dr. Frederick Cook and Robert E. Peary were experienced Arctic explorers but lied when they said that they reached the top of Mt. McKinley and the North Pole.