Dragon Boat racing was introduced to Australia in 1980. In 1984 Sydney the inuagural Sydney Dragon Boat Festival at Farm Cove. Dragon Boat clubs have been established throughout every State of Australia, allowing everyone from 10 years of age and above, gender, physical abilities, experience and fitness level to participate in the sport of dragon boat racing. As of 2020 there are currently 173 clubs in Australia consisting of 7650 members. Australian clubs regularly compete overseas including major international dragon boat events The Australian Dragon Boat Federation is the National member of the International Dragon Boat Federation, Oceania Dragon Boat Federation and Asian Dragon Boat Federation.