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 3 – The Glycolytic System. Short...
This is the third post in the “Pass the Energy Please” series. Go to our blog to read the others.
Remember the graph from the...
Injury
6 Ways to Get Rid of Muscle Soreness After a Hard...
Paddling fast and nailing long runs is a key part of the training process.However, one of the most often neglected aspects of training, especially...
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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...
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...
No Pain. No Gain. No Problem.
Featured image supplied by Komodo Paddle Club
Dragon boating is a sport and as such you may have noticed that 24 to 48 hours...
Does Wash Riding Hurt the Lead Dragon Boat?
We have already read about wash riding and nose to tail drafting where in the 1000m or 2000m turns races, teams often employ a...
Muscle Recovery for the Dragon Boater
Special Note: Recovery is one of the most dynamic and evolving areas in Sports Science. New discoveries and studies are coming out every day....
Fueling up for a Regatta
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So you have an upcoming Regatta and you want to know if your diet leading up to race day can...
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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...
