Chinese dragon boats racers battle against strong winds at Salford Quays

Chinese dragon boats racers battle against strong winds at Salford Quays It’s the largest event of its kind in Europe Racers faced windy conditions (Image: Jake Lindley / Manchester Evening News ) Chinese dragon boat racers battled against the wind in Salford Quays as crowds watched the largest event of its kind in Europe. Now in its 11th year, the UK Chinese Dragon Boat Festival took place on Sunday (May 25) with racers rowing up and down the Huron Basin while cultural performances took place at plaza outside the Lowry arts centre. More than 40 teams entered the race this…