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
Why You Need To Strengthen Your Shoulders
Sore Shoulders?
There are a myriad of reasons why your shoulder hurts--from poor paddle technique and posture, over-training, unilateral (one-sided) paddling, long paddles (longer paddles...
Injury
Muscle Recovery for the Dragon Boater
Special Note: Recovery is one of the most dynamic and evolving areas in Sports Science. New discoveries and studies are coming out every day....
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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...
The Role of Strength Training in Dragon Boating
Dragon Boat racing is not just a water sport. It is a thrilling test of strength and endurance that demands peak physical condition. The...
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...
Exercises for Dragon Boaters at Home
Sometimes we cannot get out to dragon boat training due to circumstances such as weather or as at the time of writing this post:...
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...
Paddle Longer – Strategies to Help You Defy Muscle Loss
As we age, muscle loss (sarcopenia) can threaten our ability to paddle hard and stay competitive. What is sarcopenia?
Sarcopenia is the natural loss of...
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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...
