Should a Silver Fox Tackle a Dragon?
This post is a different format to the others. It is an interview with myself on the question of whether one can be a...
Dragon Boating and the Dunning-Kruger Effect
The Dunning-Kruger Effect describes when a paddlers’ perception of their own abilities doesn’t match reality? What happens when a paddler is in their second...
How Dragon Boating Transforms Lives for Women with Breast Cancer
For women navigating life after breast cancer, finding ways to reclaim strength, confidence, and community can feel like an uphill battle.
Enter dragon boating—a...
The Small Club Paradox: Recreation and Competition in Dragon Boat Clubs
I am a dragon boat tragic. As such I’ve had the privilege of talking with coaches, administrators, and paddlers from many small clubs—those tight-knit...
Why Losing in Dragon Boat Racing Can Be Better Than Winning
As dragon boat coaches and competitive paddlers, we’re all chasing that moment of victory—crossing the finish line first, hearing the crowd roar, and feeling...











