Dragon boat racing season

Broward fierce fighters take dragon boat title south. Join us for our winter workout program every saturday at 9. It was originally created as a way for new friends to have fun and experience the sport of dragon boat racing over the course of one summer. Postponed tim hortons ottawa dragon boat festival more info. The worldwide calendar for dragon boat races and events. Steel city dragons pittsburgh pa dragon boat mixed team and. An exciting first for the bda, combining the buzz of a great festival event with the serious racing of a national league race event. This gives paddlers aged 10 18 years, the opportunity to paddle and socialise with other athletes of their own age. We treat each other as equals and celebrate our unique strengths. Dragon boat racing is the most popular activity of dragon boat festival, and you can see dragon boat racing in hog kong, hangzhou and other chinese.

International dragon boat federation idbf calendar. The summer solstice occurs around 21 june and is the reason why chinese refer to their festival as duan wu or duen ng. Paddlers anonymous pa was founded in 2000 by three students from the university of waterloo. Whether youve committed to the race team, are considering participating in a recreational festival race or just curious about what dragon boat racing is all about, this session is for you. We are combining a national league event with a dragon boat festival, on the same day on the same water. The boats are decorated with different traditional characters and creatures. To be held on the royal albert dock at the royal docks adventure.

The bda national league is an annual series of dragon boat racing events organised by bda registered clubs on behalf of the bda over the summer season at venues throughout the uk each event has a regatta format, with qualifying rounds, minor and major finals to determine overall placings at the event. Rapids are u18 paddlers from a variety of dragon boat clubs in victoria who train together and compete in various regattas during the season. Teams race the elaborately decorated boats to the beat of. Learn exercises in our indoor workout facility that will make you more fit and a better dragon boater for the 2020 paddling season. Also in this season brd began an affiliation with dragons abreast when a breast cancer survivor who paddled at the. Bdbc president and former race team coach tricia boehme will. The steel city dragons organization has suspended all inperson group activities until the relevant health authorities deem that it is safe to resume.

Some are cancersurvivors, some are community paddlers, some are premiere racers and some like to watch the sunset on the ashley river. Apr 16, 2010 okanagan lake and the kelowna dragon boat club are getting ready for another amazing season on the water. Dragon boat racing is a team effort, and there are many area teams to choose from as you try to find a fit for your goals. Our racing season runs from march to october every year, but we paddle year round and welcome newcomers on saturdays. The combination of fitness and performance are crucial to success in dragon boating. Each event has a regatta format, with qualifying rounds, minor and major finals to determine overall placings at the event. Below you can find the race schedule for the current season as.

The team of members closed out the season on a championship note by winning the final race of the season in the synergy series dragon boat racing festival at. Both the sun and the dragon are considered to be male the moon and the mythical phoenix, however, are. Dragon boat races dragon boat race is one of the most typical traditions of chinese dragon boat festival which falls on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month. Icf update on coronavirus covid19 and event schedule. Dragon boat racing is fast and exciting with crews of either 10 or 20 paddling to the. Martins dragon boat festival, marks the beginning of dragon boat racing season in the pacific northwest. The highlights each year are the colourful chinese new year races in darling harbour with over 20 participating clubs from all over nsw and the national. The goal of our club race practices is to get us all acting as a single team rather than twenty individual paddlers, and we put our efforts to the test by attending several races throughout the season.

Dragonmax is located in the berkeley marina in berkeley, california. Dragon boat festival around the world in 2020 office holidays. Reward your group with this unique, social and fun experience. May 2021 toronto womens dragon boat festival more info. A community team is considered to be a team that competes in less than 3 festivals in a season. Toronto international dragon boat race festival more info.

Dragon boating is an exciting water sport that puts 22 people into one boat for a decent workout. Some of us have been paddling for years, and some of us are relatively new to the sport. Dragon boat racing international canoe federation icf canoe. All teams of the stratford dragon boat club train throughout the whole year. There are two classes that compete in this discipline, 10seater and 20seater referring to the number of paddlers in the boat. Dragon boat racing is an amateur watersport which has its roots in an ancient folk ritual held over the past 2000 years throughout southern china. Spectators can take in the action and follow the excitement of racing while learning about the sport of dragon boat. Group weight training and paddler erg takes place saturday morning for junior and adult teams. Start your own dragon boat team, corporate team building, group activity if you have a club, work group, or organization and would like to form a team or have an event, we can help you. Home rapids dragon boat club rapids dragon boat club. Pool paddling takes place at the stratford ymca in march and april before getting on the water. Schedule a private dragon boat excursion for your group, race competitively in our dragon boat league, or try our challenge the dragon team building experience.

Gwn dragon boat sarasota international dragon boat festival. On the boat, especially when it is full, it isnt easy for a coach to give much oneonone time and to physically move. Its good fun for all levels of experience at any age and a great way to meet new people. Previous championships can also be found on this page. Eating zongzi in northern china, people like eating sweet zongzi with red bean and dried jujube paste. Dragon boat racing has been a traditional chinese paddled watercraft activity for over 2000 years and. Dragon boat sa fierce, fast, furious south australia. July 25, 2020 chicago international dragon boat festival more info.

Dragon boat racing the dragon boat racing during the duanwu festival is the most festive event. The program includes 5 weeks of practices leading up to the event. With some of the most talented dragon boat coaches in the dc area, youll gain topnotch instruction and race with other committed athletes. A dragon boat is a humanpowered watercraft originating from the pearl river delta region of. China will have 3 days of holiday from thursday june 25 to saturday june 27, and we will be back at work. The real highlight of the festival is the fiercelooking dragon boats racing in a lively, colourful spectacle. July 2021 ddra rusty dragons canada day regatta more info. Contact gwn if your team should be granted an exception.

Its also used by new and experienced dragon boat paddlers training to contribute the most they possibly can to their team mixed team usa midrace used to supplement onwater workouts and for off season training by paddlers and by coaches for fitness checkins and team selection, the paddling adapter is a key tool in the dragonboat world. Dragon boat race event of the columbus asian festival more info. Setting the standard in customer service and fundraising success for 15 years, dynamic dragon boat racing llc has a proven track record of managing quality races attracting large numbers of teams all over the country. The activity is widely held in southern and northeastern areas of china where rivers and lakes are densely scattered. Home the blazing paddles dragon boat society is a group of likeminded individuals from the comox valley who gets together for recreational andor competitive dragon boat paddling with a view to fitness, community service, camaraderie and a great deal of fun. Idbf is the governing body for dragonboat racing brings you dragonboat news, dragonboat events, rules and. The hsbc life lamma international dragon boat festival celebrates its 14th year. Another point of interest is the health and wellness village, where participants and spectators can receive products and services to help maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dragon boat events specialise in corporate and charity dragon boat racing for staff team building days or if you are looking to host a fundraising event. People of all fitness levels can participate and the longer you do it, the fitter youll become. The tuen ng festival, otherwise known as the duanwu or dragon boat festival.

The dragon boat challenge includes dry land instruction and safety briefing 1hour onwater instruction and headto head or timed racing 1. As part of the berkeley racing canoe center, a 501c 3 nonprofit organization, were committed to community service and give free dragon boat rides to over 1,500 community members and groups each year. Dragon boating involves heavy exercise in close proximity, which creates multiple challenges to preventing the spread of this illness. Dragon boat festival 2020 falls on june 25 tursday. Alameda dragonflyers dragon boat racing club alameda, ca. The dragon boat festival date is based on the lunar calendar, therefore the date varies from year to year on the gregorian calendar. Origin and history with a history over 2,000 years, dragon boat races had gone through three stages, including ceremonial, commemorative and competitive functions. The 19992000 summer season saw most of the team travel to sydney to participate in the penrith international dragon boat regatta with some other paddlers from canberra. The bda national league is an annual series of dragon boat racing events organised by bda registered clubs on behalf of the bda over the summer season at venues throughout the uk.

Dragon boat calendar of eventsdragonboat racing assn of co. Dragon boat charleston dbc is nonprofit organization that serves a club that is made up of about 150 members in the lowcountry of south carolina. Okanagan lake and the kelowna dragon boat club are getting ready for another amazing season on the water. Designed for those looking to be part of a team from starttofinish. August 22, 2020 colorado springs international dragon boat festival more info.

Large teams represent various companies, schools, and even the army. Twenty people paddle a long, narrow racing boat in a challenging sport thats really taken hold in the bay area. Dragon boat festival, also known as duanwu festival, is a traditional and important celebration in china. The dragon boat celebrations were conducted during the summer solstice the time of the year when natural calamities such as disease and death were more prevalent. Dragon boat racing in hong kong red bull dragon roar 2014 duration. Dragon boat has ancient chinese origins and dates back more than 2,000 years. The race has traditionally been held in september, but racing company dynamic dragon boat racing is no longer available in the shoulder season. Its all about running the race in the year of the rat, and athletes who love to. Community team registrations include two practice sessions. Our club participates in several races each season, both in the dc area and across the country. Dragon boat challenge have your group experience something completely different that everyone will enjoy. The modern sport of dragon boating consists of a long canoe with twenty paddlers who sit ten long and two abreast, one drummer who sits at the front and keeps time, and a sweep, who stands at the back and.

Dragon boating is the worlds fastest growing water sport, and okc riversport offers many ways for you to try it. During the golden week there are numerous boat races around okinawa, with most impressive being naha hari. All the information on the upcoming club crew world championships ccwc and world nations championships. The dragon boat celebrations were conducted during the summer solstice the time of the year when natural calamities such. Floridas longest running dragon boat racing series. If you would like to join in the fun and participate in any of our activities, or if you would continue reading. Imagine a professional soccer player hopping on the dragon boat. Boston one dragon boat team is a competitive dragon boat club operating out of the boston harbor. Synergy series dragon boat racing festival, hollywood, fl. Spencer and will compete in 34 race festivals this season. Dragon boat is a race over a clearly defined unobstructed course in the shortest possible time. Below you can find the race schedule for the current season as well as results for race seasons gone by. He or she has incredible fitness, but has no idea of the technique necessary to propel the boat.

Dragon boating is actually one of the oldest sports in the world today, originating over 2000 years ago in the southern provinces of china. Dragon boat racing is the most popular activity in the dragon boat festival. Dragon boat racing is one of the most exciting and inclusive water. Dragon boat at the beach is a team of cancer survivors promoting positive, emotional,spiritual and physical well being through the ancient sport of dragon boat racing. Founded in 20 by a group of experienced paddlers, we have since grown to become an elite club. Dsa has been awarded this honour in recognition for its. The new date drew criticism from council and one business owner who attended the jan. While competition has taken place annually for more than 20 centuries as part of religious ceremonies and folk customs, dragon boat racing has emerged in modern times as an international sport. All comers, kids included, take advantage of these rides during the bay fest and 4th of july festivals put on by the city of berkeley. It is a favorite race for many of the regional teams.

The bda is the national governing body for dragon boat racing throughout great britain. Dragon boat racing is fast and exciting with crews of either 10 or 20 paddling to the beat of a drum. Charities put in the work and reap lucrative fundraising rewards. As the racing season gets closer, focus should be on speed and muscle endurance. Dragon boat festival soaring back to lewes cape gazette.

Paddlers anonymous torontos largest premier dragonboat club. The weekend before labor day was the best option, griffin said. Dragon boating began in china more than 2000 years ago, originating from superstitious beliefs that the boat racing would ensure prosperous and bountiful crops. By celebrating each victory, we awake the dragon within with encouragement, inspiration, hope, and camaraderie. August 30, 2020 dragon on the lake festival more info. Please check back often to see new photos, video clips, and news about our programs and activities. Our focus is on promoting the sport of dragon boat in the greater boston community. Synergy series dragon boat racing festival home facebook. Many teams also compete overseas during the off season.