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...
Technique
Fitness
Training, Recovery and Supercompensation
Introduction
You might be surprised to hear that training itself doesn't make you fitter – it's the recovery period afterward that truly matters. In this...
Injury
Dragon Boat Injuries: Heal Faster, Paddle Stronger
Dragon boating is a physically demanding sport involving repetitive, forceful paddling motions that stress the body, leading to various injuries.
This post is not designed...
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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...
Find your Passion
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This post started out to be all about the passion of dragon boating, but as I began writing I saw that much...
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...
Pass the Energy Please Part 2 – The ATP-PC Energy System
Our first “Pass the Energy Please” post introduced ATP as the fuel for our muscles and the three energy systems in our body that...
Are You Ready for Change?
Change.
That word. That scary word that drives some of us to build a fort with couch cushions and hide there forever. But is it...
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...
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The Mysterious Dead Water – The Threat from Below
Setting The Scene
Picture this: A breezeless morning as we walk our dragon boat to the water’s edge. The water is like glass - no...
