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
The Role of Strength Training in Dragon Boating
Dragon Boat racing is not just a water sport. It is a thrilling test of strength and endurance that demands peak physical condition. The...
Injury
No Pain. No Gain. No Problem.
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Dragon boating is a sport and as such you may have noticed that 24 to 48 hours...
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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...
Effect of Crew Movement on Dragon Boat Speed
In rowing, the mass of the crew is much more than the mass of the shell. Therefore, any movements by the crew affects the...
That’s What She S.A.I.D. How to be a Better Paddler
The acronym S.A.I.D. means, Specific Adaptation to Imposed Demand.
Essentially, when the body is exposed to a particular type of exercise or movement (stressor),...
Garmin Forerunner 935 Review
This is not a review of the Garmin Forerunner 935 from the view of what it can do for you as a sports watch....
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...
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...
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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...
