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
Pass the Energy Please Part 5 – The Oxidative System. Long...
Now that we have covered the ATP-PC and Glycolytic systems, we will discuss the Oxidative System. Long duration, Low power.
This is the fifth post...
Injury
Dragon Boat 101: Your Ultimate Guide to the Sport
Welcome to the electrifying world of dragon boating! If you’ve ever watched a dragon boat race and felt your heart race with the beat...

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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...
Garmin Forerunner 935 Review
This is not a review of the Garmin Forerunner 935 from the view of what it can do for you as a sports watch....
Pass the Energy Please Part 6 – The Oxidative System. How to Train It.
Aerobic Base Training: Get Faster by Going Slower
This is the last post in the Pass the Energy Please series. It contains tips on how to...
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...
Pass the Energy Please Part 4 – The Glycolytic System – How to Train
This is the fourth post in the “Pass the Energy Please” series. Go to our blog to read the others.
This post follows on from...
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...
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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...

































