Posted on: 3 Dec 2009
The Singapore Dragon Boat Association (SDBA) dragon boat rental
rates were last revised in 2003 and since then the rates have
remained constant.
However during the past six years, the administrative and operating
costs and in particular the dragon boat maintenance charges
have increased significantly.
Unfortunately due to the escalating costs, the SDBA Management
Committee reviewed and reluctantly passed a resolution on 20th
August 2008 to revise the dragon boat rental rates to take effect
from 1st January 2009. However this revision was held back due
to the financial crisis at the beginning of this year.
The SDBA Management Committee reviewed the situation again on
25th November 2009 it was decided to implement the revised rates
with effect from 1st January 2010.
The new rental rates will be as follows:
| TYPE OF DRAGON BOAT |
RENTAL RATES FOR AFFLIATES, SCHOOLS AND JUNIOR COLLEGES |
RENTAL RATES FOR NON-AFFLIATES |
| A 10-Crew Dragon Boat * |
$30.00 for a 2-hour session |
$60.00 for a 2-hour session |
| A 20-Crew Dragon Boat * |
$50.00 for a 2-hour session |
$100.00 for a 2-hour session |
* Inclusive of a rudder, 10 paddles, 12 buoyancy-vests and 2
bailers.
^ Inclusive of a rudder, 20 paddles, 22 buoyancy-vests and 2
bailers.
The hiring of dragon boats will be on a 2-hour per session basis
and the daily sessions are available as follows:
1st Session : 8:00 am to 10:00 am
2nd Session : 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
3rd Session : 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm
4th Session : 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
5th Session : 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Please note:
1) That the 2-hour session includes the time taken for drawing
out of equipment, inspection, launching and returning of the
dragon boat and all accessories issued.
2) We do cater for those who wish to hire dragon boats earlier
than 8:00 am. In such an event please add a sum of $10 to the
rental to compensate the Supervisor for his transport expenses.
3) Booking of dragon boats can either be made in person; by
email at admin@sdba.org.sg or by fax at 6440 9693. Payment can
be made either by cash, “NETS” or cheque. For cheque payment
the cheque must be made payable to “SINGAPORE DRAGON BOAT ASSOCIATION”.
4) That the Kallang Waters Sports Centre is closed every Monday
and Public Holidays.
We regret that no refund of booking fees will be allowed after
payment has been made including bad weather.
Finally we would like to thank you for your past support and
seek your understanding as to why we need to revise the rental
rates. We hope you will continue to support the Association
and wish you happy dragon boating.