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
Unlocking Performance Through Heart Rate Zones
Dragon boat paddling is a dynamic and demanding sport that requires a combination of strength, endurance, and cardiovascular fitness.To optimize your training and prepare...
Injury
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...
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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 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...
Understand and Train Your Energy Systems
In past posts we have discussed the energy systems that we use. In this post we are going to cover these same energy systems...
7 Lies Dragon Boaters Believe
When it comes to myths and lies surrounding a sport, nothing can come close to dragon boating. With so many self-professed experts and enthusiastic...
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...
Can 20 paddlers make a dragon boat 20 times faster than one?
You would think that if every paddler could produce the same amount of power, then 20 paddlers would provide 20 times more power than...
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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...
