Press Releases & Media

Dragonheart Vermont in the News

Dragonheart Vermont and the Lake Champlain Dragon Boat Festival have been covered by local and national media since the club's founding in 2004. Below you'll find news coverage, press releases, and media features.

For media inquiries or to request interviews, photos, or press materials, contact us at media@dragonheartvermont.org.

Media contact:
Shannon Cunniff — media@dragonheartvermont.org

Media Coverage

2025

Community Teams Take on Lake Champlain to Support Breast Cancer Patients
WCAX · August 3, 2025 Coverage of the 2025 Lake Champlain Dragon Boat Festival, featuring interviews with paddlers and breast cancer survivors about the festival's impact on the community. Read / Watch

Dragon Boat Festival Returns to Burlington
WCAX · August 1, 2025 Preview coverage of the 2025 festival, highlighting cancer survivors and supporters taking to the water to raise money for breast cancer research. Read / Watch

Awakening the Dragon
The Charlotte News · May 15, 2025 Feature on Dragonheart Vermont's paddling season kickoff and the upcoming 2025 Lake Champlain Dragon Boat Festival, including festival registration details and pledge partner information. Read

Dragonheart Vermont Offers Reduced Membership for Breast Cancer Survivors
Times Argus · February 20, 2025 Community news announcement of Dragonheart Vermont's introductory $100 membership rate for breast cancer survivors, plus the upcoming 2025 festival date. Read

Dragonheart Vermont Donates $25,000 to Cancer Efforts
The Charlotte News · October 9, 2025 Coverage of Dragonheart Vermont's $25,000 donation to Sail Beyond Cancer Vermont from 2025 festival proceeds. Read

Six Vermont Towns With Unforgettable Festivals
Travel and Tour World · September 21, 2025 National travel publication highlighting the Lake Champlain Dragon Boat Festival as one of six standout Vermont festivals, praising its blend of sportsmanship and community spirit. Read

2024

Cancer Survivors, Supporters Set Sail for Lake Champlain Dragon Boat Festival
WCAX · August 4, 2024 Coverage of the 2024 festival, featuring visiting teams from as far as Minnesota and interviews with survivors about the camaraderie of the sport. Read / Watch

Dragonheart Vermont Donates Dragon Boat Festival Proceeds to UVM's Osher Center
WCAX · October 24, 2024 Video coverage of Dragonheart Vermont's donation of 2024 festival proceeds to UVM's Osher Center for Integrated Health. Watch

2022

Dragonheart Vermont Kicks Off 2022 Season
WCAX May 26, 2022 Season kickoff coverage featuring Head Coach Brett Haug and highlights of the club's year-round training, community involvement, and breast cancer survivor programs. Read / Watch

Press Releases

Coming soon. Check back for announcements about the 2026 Lake Champlain Dragon Boat Festival, community partnerships, and club news.