RACE TEAM FAST FACTS
FAST FACTS FOR FORMING A
DRAGON BOAT TEAM

THE DRAGON BOAT: 

• Sport stems from an ancient Chinese legend

• Each Dragon Boat is 42 feet long

• 10 rows seat 20 paddlers

• A steersperson uses a 9 foot oar as a rudder, standing in the stern

• A drummer sits in a seat at the bow, facing the

• crew and hits a drum in sync with the lead paddlers
   

BUILD YOUR TEAM ROSTER:

• 20 Paddlers, minimum of 8 female paddlers in the boat

• 1 drummer (minimum 12 years old)

• 5 alternate paddlers allowed

• All participants except the drummers must be 13 years of age or older

• No prior experience necessary. But a willingness to learn something new and BE AMAZED by what 20 novice paddlers can do together, is a must!

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PRACTICES: (key to a fun race day)

• Registration for practice dates & times are available online at http://www.panamdragonboat.com/

• Practices will include the basics of paddling, the basics of racing and of course fun!

• Teams are encouraged to have all team members at practice.

• Teams are encouraged to select their drummer and have them come to practice, too. A lightweight person is recommended as a drummer, since the drummer sits on the bow of the boat.

 

EQUIPMENT:

• Each registered team should bring a 10’x10’ tent, chairs, tables, and coolers.

• Paddles, life vests, boats, drums, and steers persons will be provided to each team at practice and on race day.

• Teams that bring their own paddling equipment must use the regulation equipment mandated by the International Dragon Boat Federation.

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RACE DAY:

• Each team will race 3 heats.

• The course is 300 meters in a straight line with 4 lanes

• Division winners will be awarded in a post-racing awards ceremony

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LOCATIONS:

• Practices and Race day at Koka Booth Amphitheater

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Any questions? Please contact with raceteam@asianfocusnc.org. Thanks!

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