Hornet at IBCPC France 2026: Preorder Pickup Guide and Our IBCPC Journey
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Bienvenue to Aix-les-Bains!
Breast cancer survivor dragon boat paddlers from around the world are gathering on the shores of Lac du Bourget for the 2026 IBCPC Participatory Dragon Boat Festival, taking place from August 24 to 30. This is the first IBCPC Participatory Festival to be held in France.
Hornet Watersports is proud to be the Official Paddle Partner of the festival. Whether you are collecting a preorder, visiting our tent, or simply stopping by to say hello, we look forward to welcoming you in Aix-les-Bains.
Hornet preorder pickup information
Hornet preorders can be collected at the Hornet vendor tent in the Vendor Village at the festival race site.
Please have your order confirmation available when you arrive so our team can quickly locate the exact items reserved for you.
Pickup hours
| Date | Hornet preorder pickup hours |
|---|---|
| Monday, August 24 | 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Tuesday, August 25 | 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday, August 26 | 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday, August 27 | No preorder pickup |
| Friday, August 28 | 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday, August 29 | 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
All pickup hours are local time in Aix-les-Bains.
Please note that there will be no Hornet preorder pickup on Thursday, August 27. Pickup ends on Saturday, August 29.
The 2026 IBCPC x Hornet Collection
The festival collection featured two paddle designs and four accessories.
The 2026 IBCPC x Hornet collection for Aix-les-Bains, France.
- Official IBCPC Commemorative Paddle, Aix-les-Bains
- IBCPC Pink Dragon Paddle
- IBCPC Dragon Guard Paddle Tip Protectors
- IBCPC Paddling Gloves
- IBCPC Seat Pad with Strap
- IBCPC Paddle Blade Cover
Please collect the products and variations shown in your individual order confirmation.
What will be available at the Hornet tent?
The festival-specific paddles are sold out and have been reserved for preorder customers.
Hornet will still have a limited selection of standard Hornet dragon boat paddles available for purchase, including black paddles and other existing designs.
We will have tip protectors, seat pads, paddling gloves, blade covers, and other paddling accessories available while supplies last.
Visitors are welcome to stop by, browse our products, and say hello to the Hornet team.
Hornet’s IBCPC journey
From Florence, Italy, in 2018 to Lake Karapiro, New Zealand, in 2023 and Aix-les-Bains, France, in 2026, Hornet has been fortunate to participate in three international IBCPC Participatory Festivals.
Florence, Italy, 2018
In 2018, Hornet joined the IBCPC community in Florence.
Our festival booth gave us the opportunity to meet paddlers and teams from around the world, introduce them to Hornet products, and connect directly with the international breast cancer survivor paddling community.
The Hornet booth at the 2018 IBCPC Participatory Dragon Boat Festival in Florence, Italy.
Lake Karapiro, New Zealand, 2023
In 2023, the IBCPC Participatory Festival moved to Lake Karapiro, New Zealand.
Hornet created three colorful commemorative paddle designs for the event. Our team was present to distribute preorders and reconnect with teams from around the world.
Hornet commemorative paddle designs created for the 2023 IBCPC Participatory Dragon Boat Festival at Lake Karapiro, New Zealand.
Breast cancer survivor dragon boat paddlers gathered with commemorative festival paddles at the 2023 IBCPC Festival in New Zealand.
Aix-les-Bains, France, 2026
Now, Hornet’s IBCPC journey continues in Aix-les-Bains.
We are proud to return as the Official Paddle Partner and welcome paddlers from around the world to our tent throughout the festival.
Each gathering has had its own setting and character, but the opportunity to meet paddlers and teams from around the world remains the most meaningful part of the experience.
See you in France
We would like to thank IBCPC, the French organizing committee, the volunteers, the participating teams, the paddlers, the supporters, and everyone who helped bring this festival together.
Whether you are collecting your preorder, shopping for equipment, or simply visiting the tent, we look forward to seeing you in Aix-les-Bains.
Bienvenue en France, and welcome to the 2026 IBCPC Participatory Dragon Boat Festival.
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