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2011 World Dragon Boat Racing Championships: 500m Races and Celebration Dinner

Today is the last day to cheer on teams from more than 20 countries -- including eight from the Bay area representing the U.S. -- in a course that runs south to north along Seddon Channel between Harbour Island and Davis Islands.

Standard and small boats race in the morning; Jackson's Bistro, the Tampa Convention Center, and the northern end of Davis Islands near Tampa General Hospital are prime viewing spots for the races.

A celebration dinner for participants will be held 6pm to 9pm at the Tampa Convention Center.

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