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...
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...
Analysis of a Dragon Boat Race
It is the first Regatta of the season. A chance for teams to measure themselves under race conditions and see where they are at...
Improve Your Times and Distances on the Paddling Erg
Introduction
In a previous post we talked about the paddling ergo (or erg) machine, how it helps a dragon boat paddler and one way that...
Measure and Tackle Visceral Fat
Whether you're a dragon boater powering through a session, a gym rat chasing PRs, or someone who laces up for the occasional 5K, you've...
Can 20 paddlers make a dragon boat 20 times faster than one?
You would think that if every paddler could produce the same amount of power, then 20 paddlers would provide 20 times more power than...
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...
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...
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...
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...
