A dragon boat is a human-powered watercraft. They were traditionally made in the Pearl River Delta region of China’s southern Guangdong Province out of teak wood to various designs and sizes.
What is dragon boating?
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There are several components to a dragon boat stroke:
- The “catch” at the front of the 60-degree negative angle allows the paddler to bury their blade deep in the water.
- The “pull” stage generates the power to move the boat, most often by using the strong muscles of the back to propel the boat beyond the paddle.
- The “release” or “return” is the final stage of the stroke. To release, the outside arm should slightly bend and the blade should release to the top of the stroke. It is important for the blade to return as vertically as possible, with the top hand staying outside the boat. Each of these components of the stroke is equally important and must be done in synchronization with the paddle across and in front. If done correctly, all paddles will be in time with the lead strokes.
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