Combining athleticism with ancient traditions, dragon boat racing is a great way to get fit while working in a friendly, team environment. Learn basics of the sport as you paddle around scenic Blackwattle bay and surrounds.
Dragon Boating is a safe water sport, provided everyone heeds the expert advice of the coaches. We train where we are never far from land. However, course participants should be able to swim 50m with confidence.

Materials

• Water Bottle – you will get very thirsty on the boat
• Hat / Sunscreen
• Change of clothes
• Towel
• Training Singlet
• Suitable clothes to paddle in (if cold we recommend a rashy or singlet top in the warmer months)
• Hair clips or scrunchie for those with longer locks.
• Goggles / Sunglasses ( not expensive ones )
• Sense of humour and willingness to have fun!

There are no toilets or change rooms at the site. Please be prepared for this.

Learning Outcomes

• Dragon boating sport / history – both Australia and origins / current status of Dragon Boating
• Overview of Training plan & strategy for weeks 1 – 6. Aim is to get participants to know what is expected when racing Dragon boats.
• Know & practise the safety drill & safety aspects of water sports / dragon boating
• How to load boats in/out water
• How to correctly load paddlers in/out of boats
• How to hold & use paddle
• Know all the Dragon boating terms used by sweep to lead / organise paddlers to move boat
• Race against another Dragon boat.

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