SCIMITAR SPORTS CANADA NAMED OFFICIAL OFFICIAL MERCHANDISE SUPPLIER FOR THE TIM HORTONS OTTAWA DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL

Saturday, May 24, 2025

Scimitar Sports Canada Named Official Merchandise Supplier for Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival
New "Paddle Power" Collection Launches to Celebrate Spirit of the Festival

The Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival is thrilled to announce Scimitar Sports Canada as the Official Merchandise Supplier for the 2025 regatta. As part of this exciting partnership, Scimitar Sports Canada is launching an exclusive collection of performance and lifestyle apparel inspired by the energy, community, and culture of Canada’s largest dragon boat festival.

Introducing “Paddle Power” — a bold, dynamic line of apparel designed to celebrate the teamwork, endurance, and exhilaration of dragon boat racing. The collection features high-performance shirts, tanks, hoodies, and accessories made with eco-conscious fabrics and innovative moisture-wicking technology. Each piece blends comfort with cutting-edge design, ensuring elite and community competitors alike look and feel their best both on and off the water.

“We’re proud to join forces with Scimitar Sports Canada,” said Antony Cooper, Festival Director of Operations | Marketing | Sponsorship | Programming. “Their reputation for quality and innovation makes them a perfect fit for our festival. The Paddle Power line captures the passion and pride of our paddling community and gives our athletes, and supporters a way to take a piece of the festival spirit home with them.”

Scimitar Sports Canada is renowned for their custom sportswear, eco-friendly manufacturing practices, and deep ties to athletic communities across the country. This partnership marks their first collaboration with the Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival, and they are committed to making it a memorable one.

“Our team is thrilled to bring Paddle Power to the Nation’s Capital and shores of Mooney’s Bay,” said Pete Mackenzie Bremner, Director/Owner Scimitar Sports Canada. “This collection is more than just merchandise — it’s a tribute to the strength and unity that defines the athletes of the Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival and the paddling community.”

Festivalgoers and competitors can purchase the new Paddle Power line of merchandise from  Scimitar Sports Canada at the Official Merchandise store onsite at Mooney’s Bay, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada from June 20–23, 2025.

Teams can also elevate their presence at the festival by ordering custom team uniforms, kits, banners, flags, and tents through Scimitar Sports Canada, creating a unified and professional look that stands out on and off the water.