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Organisers
Thirsty Horse 
Lamma Dragons 南丫島漁民娛樂會Lamma Fishermen’s AssociationMedia Partners
Prosperity Research Ltd 
HKGFM.net 
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Lamma Ladies |
2009 Post-Event Feedback“A big thank you to the Lamma crew for the Laracy Gall Lamma 500. Again, we all had a ball, and we were very happy that the IPC had a successful showing in all race categories. What great races! How many dragon boat events run ahead of schedule? The Lamma 500 does! Well done on that. Super organisation and good all round communication to ensured there was no disputes all day and everything went to plan. There was no waiting round twiddling thumbs for the next race either. We had plenty of races. It was also nice to have an effective bi-lingual race starter who was efficient in getting boats up to the line and off, and our much revered race director who communicated well to all crews throughout the day. Here’s to the same next year!” “On behalf of all the Royal X-Teams we would like to extend our congratulations and thanks to you and your team for once again organising a superb days dragon boating – everything ran extremely smoothly and efficiently, and most of all delivered with the warm hospitality we have got used to from our annual visit to race in Lamma. In terms of specific feedback on the Lamma 1000 – I had been inundated with whinging and moaning from the crew that I had signed them up to take part in this ‘optional’ race of insane distance... but afterwards it was the one race that the team enjoyed taking part in more than any other!!! Personally I think its an excellent idea and I am sure will receive considerably more entries next year. Count us in for next years Lamma 500!” “A big thank you to you and your team for organising the Lamma 500. We at Fair Dinkum
had a most enjoyable time. It was also great to see that races ran on schedule (a rarity these days).
We look forward to Lamma 2010.” “This year Dutch Connexion came with her youngest and lightest mixed team ever – 9 newbees, 11 women and especially for these 9 people who had never paddled a race before it was such a great experience! Well organised as always, great atmosphere and how beautiful was the weather yesterday. We had a great day and particularly enjoyed the 1000m race, so please keep that one going. Thanks for all your effort. I hope you will enjoy the races here at DB just as much!” “Congratulations for both the great results of the Lamma Dragons in yesterday’s
race, and also for such a successful event. My team (Buzz) and I had a great day and we will definitely
return next year.” “I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for organizing of the dragon
boat race. It was great event, good weather and nice atmosphere. My team had a great day and enjoyed the
1000M race. We will be back next year.” “I would like to take this opportunity to thank you and your team for organizing
this great event. We look forward to Lamma 2010.” “The Lamma Dragon Boat Festival is one of the coolest events in Hong Kong, with some
of the nicest people from all over involved. Organization is great and so is the feeling. Hong Kong needs
more of these. Toi Toi is pleased to be involved and we look forward to 2010, which, no doubt, will be
the biggest ever.” “Congratulations to ALL Teams on a fantastic day. We are proud to Sponsor the Lamma
Dragon Boat Festival and will continue to do so. Roll on 2010.” “Congratulations on another fantastic Dragon Boat at the Laracy Gall Lamma 500. You certainly know how to put on a great show. It was my pleasure to sponsor the Lamma 500 and the Lamma Dragons this year. It was even more of a pleasure to hear how well the Lamma Ladies did in this event and throughout whole season! Well done!! I would also like to congratulate the Organisers on a superb effort. This could be the best Dragon
Boat race in HK now and in only three years. Fantastic effort! Looking forward to next year already!” “A huge thank-you to Brad and his team at Thirsty Horse for arranging a truly wonderful
event. It ran like a dream from the start to finish. A huge shout out also to all the competitors for
some sterling competition and honest craic. Well done!” “Without a doubt, the best event held in Hong Kong! A great day out with awesome
Dragon Boating and the most fun & relaxed atmosphere that you’ll find in the Hong Kong races scene.
Congrats to everyone for a fantastic day!!! Looking forward to next year.” “Congratulations on the success of the Lamma International Dragon Boat Festival 2009.
As a sponsor and a close partner of the Lamma community, we are glad to see that our traditional Dragon
Boat Festival has attracted so many teams to participate, bringing so much fun and excitement to Lamma
and its visitors. We look forward to supporting this event again in 2010 and hope it will become an annual
celebration in Lamma.” “Prosperity Research was very excited to take part in the Lamma 500 for the third
year in a row as the media sponsor through our channel www.SO-U.TV. Thirsty Horse has always ran such
a first rate event that there is nothing to do but have fun and enjoy. From the paddlers to the party
people it was a great day for the whole family. We are already planning for the 4th and hope to see an
even bigger crowd.” 2008 Post-Event Feedback“...great dragon boat race... Really well organised and a great vibe...” “It was a great day. Seemed like everything ran like clockwork. I am sure it was
frantic behind the scenes but from what I saw as a spectator it was very smooth. Good job.” “Thank you for organizing of the dragon boat race. It was great event - good atmosphere,
good weather, full of fun.” “I would like to take this opportunity to thank you and your team for organizing
such a nice event. Friendly people, nice atmosphere and professionalism were the ingredients of the Lamma
race 2008. On behalf of the whole Dutch Connexion team, thanks a lot and we will be back next year.” “Congratulations on a great event on Sunday. The Southside Massive had a great time.
The competition was strong and very well run. I can’t remember any dragon boat event that I’ve
ever been to that did actually stop for lunch!! The party afterwards was also great fun. Well done!” “A massive thanks from the Lantau Boat Club! We all had a really wonderful day. There
were a few paddlers on our team who were doing their first dragon boat race ever, and they really enjoyed
the experience. You guys organised it well, and even ran ahead of schedule - nice work! Mooring the junk
just off course was great, and many thanks to the guy who ran us back and forth on his boat all day. We’ll
be sure to come again next year and will try to put in a men’s and women’s team as well!” “Congratulations on the Lamma International Dragon Boat Festival 2008! ...it was
a wonderful event. Great participation and no glitches. You must be ecstatic! Thank you again for the
opportunity to cover the event!” “We are all delighted the event went as well as it did. In fact it could not have
gone better! Everybody seems to be looking forward to next year! The paddlers were pleased with the weather
which was a godsend! Clearly thanking the Gods in advance worked! The Island Bar was delighted to have
been part of it. It was really well organised.” “Thanks for letting us be involved... it was awesome, you must be really proud of
what you have done... bloody fantastic! The feedback I got all day, was fantastic... everyone I spoke
to loved the day.” “You Rock! It was a killer festival! Thank you so much...” “Congratulations on a well organized and very professionally run event. The Liechtenstein
Princely Navy had an excellent day of very competitive racing and lots of fun and good music. Well done.” “Congratulations on a really wonderful event yesterday!” 2007 Post-Event Feedback“Just wanted to say, we could all see how much work you guys had put in on Sunday and it was such a shame that the weather closed in like that. The X-people wanted to give you our support and let you know that we’ll be definitely back next
year. We think it’s great that you are looking to increase the opportunity to race in HK. Anything
we can do to help, let us know.” “I wanted to reiterate John’s message below and thank you and your team and
all the people behind the scene who put so much effort to make the Lamma Dragon Boat Festival happen.
You couldn’t have done anymore than you did that day and despite the weather, people took time to
bond in the true dragon boat spirit.” “On behalf of the Southside Massive I wanted to send you a note of thanks to you and the organizing committee for your efforts in yesterday’s events. All of us appreciated your efforts in keeping the event going under such dreadful weather conditions. That all of you managed to do so with a smile on your face is amazing and testimony to your professionalism. To be faced with all of that for your first event is horrific luck. We had intended coming back to the beach to help you drink the Fosters but our junk was dragging its
anchor and getting back on board proved too dangerous for our boat boy to tolerate so once everybody was
on board we commenced a very slow and wobbly trip back to Aberdeen. I hope you managed to show the Dubai
team some Hong Kong hospitality to make their trip worthwhile. Don’t be too put off to do this again
next year.” “On behalf of the team at On-and-On, we also wish to thank you and your crew for
all the thoughtful arrangement for the DBTs. We understand how weather can change and this is always the
challenge of outdoor water sports. We certainly will continue to support your team should there be another
Lamma race this year or next...” “Although the weather was so bad, we would like thank you for your organization and
tring all the possible ways to process the race. Honestly, we appreciate that as a foreigner you are so
interested in Chinese traditional sport. We are looking forward to seeing you again in Lamma races in
the future.” “We are so sorry that the race had to be cancelled. We were all so looking forward to a “new exciting race and venue’! Unfortunately, for some strange reason it just wasn’t meant to be! Well done for all the great organising leading up to the day, and actually on the day managing to start
the races and trying to carry on through the terrible weather. Hats off to you guys! As the saying goes
“if at first you don’t succeed, try, try again“! I am sure you will have the support
of all the Dragon Boat Teams at your next Races.” |
2010 Supporters
Thirsty Horse Wines 
Laracy & Co 
Hongkong Electric
Make-A-Wish Foundation of Hong Kong 
Sideways Driving Club 
Toi Toi Hong Kong Ltd 
Pepsi 
Gatorade 
Montpelier Tax Consultants 
The Island Bar 
St John’s Ambulance 
Dublin Jack 
Carlsberg 
Asia to Africa Safaris 
Henley Group |
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