LRWA Dragon Boat Regatta 2026: MLG take home gold

The Liquid Roofing and Waterproofing Association (LRWA) held its third Dragon Boat Regatta on Wednesday 16 September, with teams from across the sector once again taking to the water at the Cotswold Water Park for a day of hard paddling, good humour and friendly rivalry.

Nine teams took part this year, each with a crew of ten paddlers and a drummer competing head-to-head in 30ft dragon boats. After retaining the title in 2025, the Proteus Spartans’ winning run came to an end this year, with Most Likely Great (MLG UK Ltd) claiming top spot on the podium.

Congratulations to our medal winners, who were:

• Gold: Most Likely Great (MLG UK Ltd)
• Silver: Proteus Spartans (Proteus Waterproofing Ltd)
• Bronze: Emperor Scorpions (Emperor Roofing Ltd)

A special mention also goes to GRO, GRO, GRO Your Boat (Green Roof Organisation), who took home the prize for Best Dressed Team and to Mapei Mighty Paddlers (Mapei UK Ltd), who finished last on the water and picked up the Regatta’s traditional novelty prize, a rubber duck each.

Rob Whitton, director of Emperor Roofing Ltd and LRWA board director, gave the welcome address on behalf of the association. He reminded the teams that the day was “about more than just trying to beat Proteus” and was really “about teamwork, community spirit, having a laugh and celebrating the friendships and connections that bring our industry together.” With it having “been a particularly tough year” for parts of the sector, he added: “Whether times are good or difficult, having our sector come together like this is what makes us stronger.”

The LRWA Dragon Boat Regatta returned in 2025 after a six-year absence from the LRWA calendar, and this year’s turnout and energy on the water show just how much the event means to the sector.

Thank you to all the members companies who took time out of their busy schedules to take part and support the day.

About the LRWA

The Liquid Roofing and Waterproofing Association (LRWA) is the leading trade Association for the liquid roofing and waterproofing industry in the UK. The Association promotes best practice, technical excellence and professional standards across the sector. The LRWA brings together manufacturers, contractors, installers, service providers and industry stakeholders to support competence, compliance and confidence.