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
Pass the Energy Please Part 2 – The ATP-PC Energy System
Our first “Pass the Energy Please” post introduced ATP as the fuel for our muscles and the three energy systems in our body that...
Injury
6 Mistakes Paddlers Make Before a Regatta
In the constant quest to improve, paddlers always seek something that will give them an edge. This is great but just before a regatta...
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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...
A High Stroke Rate vs A Long Stroke
In this post I will attempt to answer the long standing question of whether a high stroke rate wins races or a long strong...
10 Ways An Ergo Helps A Dragon Boat Paddler And One Way It Doesn’t?
The Ergo (or Erg)
A piece of machinery that attempts to mimic the forces of paddling.Used by many clubs in the northern hemisphere for training...
Keep Your Friends Close And Your Paddle Closer
Your Coach may ask you to keep your paddle close to the boat during the power phase. Why, may you ask.
I am going to...
Using Visualisation for Dragon Boating
Have you ever wondered if there’s a secret weapon to take your paddling to the next level? Spoiler alert: it’s in your mind. Visualisation,...
In dragon boating, is “timing” the same as “synchrony”?
Synchrony: a state in which things happen, move, or exist at the same time
Timing: the control of the speed of a stroke, blow, etc.,...
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The Evolution of Your Dragon Boat Technique: From Novice to Elite
Some people will move through stages from a pure novice with enthusiasm towards becoming an elite paddler. Many paddlers will reach a level of...
