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WHAT IS DRAGON BOATING?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iXVk71RtdFQ
Things you need
PADDLE LIFE JACKET
How to Hold a Paddle
TOP ARM (the arm inside the boat) holds the top part of the paddle.
The outside hand holds the bottom part of the paddle.
People on a Dragon Boat
How many people can a dragon boat hold?
22= 1 STEERSPERSON, 20 PADDLERS and 1 DRUMMER
Bench Order- sitting order on the boat
Two people can sit on a bench.
Front 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Back
STROKES- leads the boat(confident and light paddlers)
ENGINE ROOM – the strongest and the heavies sit here
FRONT
THREE
BACK THREE
Before you get on the boat:
Line up according to your bench order. Know your bench mates name. You must stay in this order until you get
into the boat.
Getting in the boat
People must load the boat one bench at a time. (Listen for instructions.)
When you get in the boat, sit on the bench, push your hips to the gunnels and push your feet against the foot rest.
bench
Foot rest
gunnels
Commands
“Paddle’s up” = get ready The paddles are just above the water. They
are not in the water.
This in NOT “Paddles up”
“Take it away”- start paddling
“Let it ride”- stop paddling and take your paddles out of the water.
“Hold the boat”=stop the boat Put your paddle deep into the water.
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Things to remember
- LISTEN! LISTEN! LISTEN! to your coach
- Paddle together. Dragon boat is a team sport. Watch this clip. Watch how their top arm goes up and down together.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3cMqN0UXhVw Which team won? Why do you think they
won?
Things you should bring
- a change of clothes. You will get wet.
-water.
Sunscreen
Where?
In Dawson Park
Meet at EDBRC (Edmonton Dragon Boat Racing Club) Clubhouse 10296-87 Street
For Google map click here EDBRC location
Look for a building with
More links for information on Dragon Boat
Origin of dragon Boat http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qTC9X
QAy7Rg http://edmontondragonboatclub.com/ Dragon Boat Paddling Techniquehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-IL8bGKKICchttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j7lRbj3K8c4
Paddle’s Up
See you On Tuesday!