Predicting The Performance of Your Crew
If you are small club, or are (re)building a club, it can sometimes be difficult to predict the performance of your crew due to...
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...
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...
This is W.A.R. – How Much Power Do You Create in the Boat
Introduction
How much power do you create? In the realm of dragon boating, where teamwork reigns supreme, the concept of "Wins Above Replacement" (WAR) has...
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 Boat Wash Riding vs. Nose-to-Tail Drafting
Dragon boating is a thrilling blend of power, precision, and teamwork. With 10 to 20 paddlers driving a long, narrow boat at speeds of...
Timing is Important. Or is it?
One of the first things I learned as a dragon boater is that good timing is important. I have had many conversations with fellow...
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...
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...
Effect of Dead Weight in a Dragon boat
What is the effect of dead weight (weight you do not need) on the performance of a dragon boat? Many dragon boaters bring bottled...
