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12th Annual Dragon Boat Regatta Hosted On Schuylkill River

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PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Dragons were flying on the Schuylkill River Saturday afternoon -- dragon boats that is.

The Philadelphia Dragon Boat Association hosted 90 teams for the 12th Annual Independence Dragon Boat Regatta.

Each boat was steered by a member of the U.S National Team, for three heats per team.

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Some of the proceeds from the event go towards disabled veterans.

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