For some excitement and fun, don’t miss the 14th Annual International Dragon Boat Festival and championship races on Saturday and Sunday, September 26/27 at Treasure Island in San Francisco Bay. On Saturday, cheer on the CCSS Delta Dragons, a team that won last year’s novice championship trophy. It is a weekend of world-class dragon boat racing, spectacular cultural performances, and fun-filled activities for the whole family at the largest competitive dragon boat festival in the United States. In addition to the exciting dragon boat racing, the Festival features many fun cultural activities: an entertainment stage with live dance and music performances, the Dragon Land children’s activity tent, and a variety of food, arts & crafts, and other vendors.

The Delta Dragons, a novice team, will race on Saturday only. Led by Captain (and CCSS board member) Stefanie Chu, the Delta Dragons paddlers include Spencer Chu, Sabrina Chu, Quan Nguyen, John Lee, Lien Tran, Randy Hatch, Elaine Hatch, Nick Mah. Huy Ngaou. Monica Ventura, Kathy Lao. John Mangrum. Peter Kim, Mimi Nguyen. Raquel Noriega, Jason Liu, Leanne Tran, Angie Chang, Sojeva Ortega. Richard Parker, and Lex Lucero. They are coached by veteran paddlers Sharon Beall and Chuck Chen (also a CCSS board member). www.sfdragonboat.com