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
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...
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...
10 Sun Tzu Quotes for Dragon Boaters
Firstly, who is Sun Tzu?
Sun Tzu was a Chinese military general, strategist, and philosopher who lived in the Spring and Autumn period of ancient...
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...
Does Wash Riding Hurt the Lead Dragon Boat?
We have already read about wash riding and nose to tail drafting where in the 1000m or 2000m turns races, teams often employ a...
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...
Laying it All on the Table
I am about to share with you one of the most useful pieces of information that a dragon boat coach would ever want. It...
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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...
