Think Dragon Boating is Easy? There’s a Catch!
The Catch
One of the most important phases of a good dragon boat stroke is the catch and it is one of the most difficult...
Technique
Fitness
10 Sun Tzu Quotes for Dragon Boaters
Firstly, who is Sun Tzu?
Sun Tzu was a Chinese military general, strategist, and philosopher who lived in the Spring and Autumn period of ancient...
Injury
Training, Recovery and Supercompensation
Introduction
You might be surprised to hear that training itself doesn't make you fitter – it's the recovery period afterward that truly matters. In this...
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The Best Way to Balance Your Dragon Boat
Why are you losing? Your team trains hard but in races you seem to be ploughing through the water. Or dragging the back end...
Efficient Dragon Boat Paddling Technique (Part 1)
Does the following story sound familiar to you?
You turn up at your first dragon boating session. Someone looks you up and down and says...
Sit Up and Take Note
Can simply sitting up during your stroke make the boat go faster?
All dragon boat paddlers know that when there is movement in the boat,...
Think Dragon Boating is Easy? There’s a Catch!
The Catch
One of the most important phases of a good dragon boat stroke is the catch and it is one of the most difficult...
Dragon Boat Paddler Self Assessment
Introduction
Have you ever wondered where you sit on your dragon boat journey? Are you good enough to race, represent your state, or even race...
The Small Club Paradox: Recreation and Competition in Dragon Boat Clubs
I am a dragon boat tragic. As such I’ve had the privilege of talking with coaches, administrators, and paddlers from many small clubs—those tight-knit...
6 Mistakes Every Dragon Boater Makes
Whether you’ve just started in the world of paddling, we can guarantee that you are making paddling mistakes without even realising it. These mistakes...
How Dragon Boating Transforms Lives for Women with Breast Cancer
For women navigating life after breast cancer, finding ways to reclaim strength, confidence, and community can feel like an uphill battle.
Enter dragon boating—a...
Timing is Important. Or is it?
One of the first things I learned as a dragon boater is that good timing is important. I have had many conversations with fellow...
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The Mysterious Dead Water – The Threat from Below
Setting The Scene
Picture this: A breezeless morning as we walk our dragon boat to the water’s edge. The water is like glass - no...
