Teams of paddlers take to the lake in long boats to race in the Lake Champlain Dragon Boat Festival. Dragonheart Vermont celebrates its 20th year of supporting breast cancer survivors, and the annual race on the Burlington waterfront serves as the primary source of its funds. Spectators watch as teams compete in 200- and 500-meter courses. Paddling groups deck themselves out in themed costumes or decorate their tents to pursue additional prizes for enthusiasm. Taming dragons is no easy task; a fleet of food trucks helps folks refuel.
