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...
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The 50% Rule: A Dragon Boating Coach’s Guide to Realistic Planning
As a coach with years of experience in recreational dragon boating, primarily across two clubs, I’ve had the chance to observe patterns not just...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
Stroke Rate and Boat Speed
When dragon boat crews want to go faster, they tend to lift the stroke rate. This is one of the biggest mistakes I see...
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The Evolution of Your Dragon Boat Technique: From Novice to Elite
Some people will move through stages from a pure novice with enthusiasm towards becoming an elite paddler. Many paddlers will reach a level of...
