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
Should You Hanker for an Anchor?
This post will cover a very useful accessory that every dragon boat coach should have at their disposal. It is usually (mistakenly) called a...
Injury
7 Lies Dragon Boaters Believe
When it comes to myths and lies surrounding a sport, nothing can come close to dragon boating. With so many self-professed experts and enthusiastic...
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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...
Exercises for Dragon Boaters at Home
Sometimes we cannot get out to dragon boat training due to circumstances such as weather or as at the time of writing this post:...
Standard vs. Small Dragon Boat Performance With 10 Paddlers
One question that often comes up, especially for smaller crews, is how a standard dragon boat stacks up against a small dragon boat when...
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...
Finding the Ideal Stroke Rate
In this post we will talk about finding the ideal stroke rate for a crew. This ideal stroke rate can also be referred to...
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,...
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Dragon Boat Injuries: Heal Faster, Paddle Stronger
Dragon boating is a physically demanding sport involving repetitive, forceful paddling motions that stress the body, leading to various injuries.
This post is not designed...
