Thought Experiment: The Influence of Having a Bent Dragon Boat Paddle
A thought experiment considers a hypothesis, theory, or principle for the purpose of thinking through its consequences. Dragon Boating is steeped in history and, rightly...
Dragon Boat Race Starts
This post is going to discuss what a good race start looks like and why. It will also show you some different race starts. The...
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...
Laying it All on the Table
I am about to share with you one of the most useful pieces of information that a dragon boat coach would ever want. It...
How Fast Can a Dragon Boat Go?
Is there a maximum speed for a dragon boat? Has it anything to do with “hull speed”? And therefore, can we answer those questions...
Dragon Boating: Does Size Matter? Big Data vs Small Data
It is very rare for me to take a training session or participate in a Regatta without some form of technology. It could be...
Become a Better Dragon Boat Paddler in One Day – Find the Kinematic Sequence
Have you ever wondered how top golfers can hit the ball so far, so effortlessly?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yGnYLXlfjbU
Have you ever wondered how a baseball pitcher can throw...
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...
