Purple Paddle Fest 2026
5 July 2026
The inaugural Purple PAddle Fest represents a bold step forward in making water sports accessible to persons with disabilities (PWDs) and their caregivers.
This collaborative effort between PAssion Wave and DB Hearts will transform the existing DB Hearts Challenge Programme into an inclusive waterfront experience featuring dragon boating, kayaking, stand-up paddling, and pedal boating, alongside caregiver workshops, partner exhibitions, and inspiring sessions with Paralympians.
Date: Sunday, 5 July 2026
Venue: PAssion Wave @ Bedok Reservoir
Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Registration: If you have a team of beneficiaries and caregivers or volunteers and are keen to participate in the dragon boat race, please contact DB Hearts directly at dbheartsg@gmail.com or Desmond Koh at cruiseskoh@hotmail.com for more information.
Complimentary Try-Out Sessions – June 2026
Throughout June, PAssion Wave will offer complimentary water sports try-out sessions at all PAssion Wave outlets to prepare participants for the main event. These sessions will be conducted by PAssion Wave trainers who are experienced in working with persons with disabilities.
Available Locations:
Reservoir Outlets: Bedok Reservoir, Marina Bay, Jurong Lake Gardens (Kayak & Dragon Boat)
Sea Outlets: Pasir Ris, Sembawang (Kayak)
Participant Requirements:
Target Audience: High-functioning beneficiaries accompanied by caregivers or support persons
Minimum Age:
Dragonboat try-outs - 10 years and above, Children under 12 accompanied by adult 21 years and above (only available at reservoir outlets)
Kayak try-outs – 7 years old and above, children under 12 accompanied by an adult 21 years and above (reservoir)
Kayak try-outs – 10 years old and above, children under 12 accompanied by an adult 21 years and above (sea).
Participants must demonstrate water confidence with the buoyancy vest on
