Join the SoMD Misfits Team
Bring a friend, family member, or just yourself, and join the team!
Paddle with Our Team of Misfits!
What does it mean to be a misfit? We've heard from many folks that they'd like to paddle, but can't get enough people together to form a team. If you'd like to paddle and help raise funds for our cause, this is the team for you! You can bring a friend, your family, or your coworkers and join the team of misfits - or just come as yourself!
Fundraising
To join the team, you commit to raising $100. Whether you pay that yourself or get family and friends to help toward the cost is up to you. We have an easy fundraising page for the team, and we'll add your name to the drop-down list so that others can donate on your behalf.
Time Commitment
You'll have one practice the week before the event, during which you'll meet your teammates and learn how to work together as a team on the water. On race day, you'll need to be available from approximately 8a-3p. See below for a sample race schedule.
Team Captain
If you're interested in being a team manager, please let us know! Managers will coordinate with our festival staff, collect team waivers, coordinate what to wear, send emails to team members, and ensure that the team is meeting its fundraising goal of $2,000. Email info@somdcr.org to indicate your interest.
Register to be a Misfit!
Fill out the form below and a festival administrator will be in touch. Thanks for your interest in joining the team.
Pay Your Registration Fee
Use the button below to pay your registration fee, or send the link to your friends and family to help you reach your goal of $100!
PAY NOWRace Day Sample Schedule
Below is a little bit more about the race day breakdown. Please note that the schedule changes based on the number of teams we field each year, so this is approximate. When you register, you will receive more information from our Teams Coordinator, and you'll be given more details closer to race week.
7:30 a.m.
Teams may start arriving at 7:30 a.m. Drop off your tent, coolers, and any other items in the Team Village and park your car in any of the free parking areas on the island.
8:00 a.m.
Team captains will meet with our Teams Coordinator and 22Dragons representative at the Muster area in the Solomons North parking lot.
8:30 a.m.
At the Gazebo, Presentation of Colors, Pledge of Allegiance, National Anthem, Fire show
Our Vendor Village is also open to the public at this time
9:00 a.m.
Races begin! Runners will come to your team tent throughout the day about 30 minutes prior to your race, so make sure your team area is well labeled.
Race Times
Race times are assigned the day of the festival. It takes a little over a minute to paddle the full 200 meter course.
Muster
Teams will begin to muster about 30 minutes prior to their races. There are always teams in the water, "on deck, and "in the hole". Please make sure you are in your team area 30 minutes ahead of your race.
Lunch
Lunch times vary depending on when your team races. You will have at least an hour for lunch. We recommend you check out our island restaurants during the lunch hour.
Race Results
Your race results will be posted near the pavilion throughout the day. Be sure to check to see where your team stands!
Awards
The fastest teams in each division receive special awards for their excellence! Make sure you stick around when the races are over to see the winners. We also have superlative awards.
Solomons Island, Maryland
Solomons Dragon Boat Festival
Saturday, August 17, 2024
Join us as the island comes alive for the races! We'll have dragon boats, food and artisan vendors, live entertainment, a children's play area and much more.
Thanks to our many partners in Southern Maryland!