Updated 11:56am 7 May 2012

Boat race extravagana will transform Liverpool’s Marina

Boat race extravagana will transform Liverpool’s Marina

FIREFIGHTERS were among the crew of a Dragon Boat launching Liverpool Marina’s boat show this weekend.

The first event of its kind, the boating extravaganza will this Sunday transform the marina.

There will be a dragon festival race, boat rides, Sea Cadets parade, barbecue and carvery during the day before the day concludes with a hot buffet and dancing.

Liverpool Yacht Club will run a race and dinghy display, power boat rides will be available alongside pirates and face-painting.

The fun day will also include a team of firefighters who will enter the dragon boat race ahead of the World Firefighter Games taking place in the city later this summer.

Crew spaces are available in the yacht and dragon boat race further information is available on 0151 707 6777.

The day begins at 10am, with most of the water-based events happening in the afternoon, entry is free and full details are available at www.liverpoolmarina.com

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