Hornet Is Listed on the Official IDBF Website
View Hornet Watersports in the IDBF’s official directory of approved dragon boat paddle manufacturers.
Our IDBF License Numbers
Our IDBF license numbers are tied to specific paddle families:
Our current Sting+ and STEALTH product information lists IDBF license 3525. Our original STING documentation and IBCPC commemorative paddle listings list IDBF license 3523.
Both license numbers apply to the Hornet paddle families shown above.
How to Check a Paddle Brand’s IDBF Approval
The official IDBF manufacturer directory is the clearest public source for checking a paddle brand’s approval status.- Visit the official IDBF manufacturer directory.
- Look for the manufacturer’s name.
- Confirm that the brand appears in the official list.
- Do not rely only on advertisements, marketplace listings, social media posts, product descriptions, logos, or claimed license numbers.
What If a Brand Is Not Listed?
If a paddle manufacturer does not appear in the official IDBF directory, it is not listed by the IDBF as an approved paddle manufacturer. Treat an approval claim cautiously when it relies only on a seller’s statement, a copied logo, a marketplace description, or a claimed license number.Claims That Need Further Verification
Review an approval claim more carefully when a paddle brand:- Claims to be IDBF approved but does not appear in the official IDBF manufacturer directory
- Displays an IDBF logo without appearing in the official manufacturer list
- Uses a claimed license number without clearly identifying the approved manufacturer
- Describes a paddle as “IDBF style,” “race approved,” or “competition legal” instead of showing verifiable IDBF approval
- Uses approval language broadly across unrelated products
- Uses a manufacturer name on the paddle that does not match the brand making the approval claim
Why IDBF Approval Matters
IDBF approval supports consistent equipment standards in dragon boat racing. It gives paddlers and teams confidence that they are purchasing from a manufacturer recognized by the sport’s international governing federation. Our official IDBF listing can be verified independently on the IDBF website rather than relying only on our own product descriptions.Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hornet Watersports IDBF approved?
Yes. Hornet Watersports appears in the official IDBF directory of approved dragon boat paddle manufacturers.Have Hornet dragon boat paddles always been IDBF approved?
Yes. Since we were founded in 2014, every Hornet dragon boat paddle we have produced has been IDBF approved.Where can I confirm Hornet’s IDBF approval?
Hornet is listed in the official IDBF directory of approved dragon boat paddle manufacturers.What is Hornet’s IDBF license number?
Our Sting+ graphic and STEALTH Performance Series paddles use IDBF license 3525. The original STING paddle and our IBCPC commemorative paddle listings use IDBF license 3523.Is “IDBF style” the same as IDBF approved?
No. Terms such as “IDBF style,” “race approved,” and “competition legal” are not the same as appearing in the official IDBF manufacturer directory.What does it mean if a brand is not in the official directory?
It means the brand is not listed by the IDBF as an approved dragon boat paddle manufacturer. Its approval claim cannot be confirmed through the official public directory.Related Pages
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