Weekly Dragon Boat Practice

Have you ever wanted to learn to race on a dragon boat and join a fun, competitive dragon boat racing team? Come join us for our Sunday weekly dragon boat practice! Be prepared for rigorous exercise!

Background:
Lightwave is a group of committed athletes who paddle year-round and race competitively 4-5 times per season. Our team is made up of veteran paddlers and newcomers to the sport. We all share similar passions, to feel the boat glide above the water when we are paddling in sync, motivate each other on and off the water, and, importantly, answer life's biggest question: "Where’s Lunch?

Beginners welcome. We will teach you everything you need to know to race in a Dragon Boat!

Practice agenda:
10:00am - Arrive for a quick tutorial on paddling basics. Warm up exercises and stretching on land.
10:30am - Board the boat for practice out on the water.
12:00pm - Return to the dock for cool down exercises and stretching.
12:30pm - Practice ends. Team lunch TBD.

A typical practice may consist of:

• An introduction to the paddle and safety commands.
• Technique and the parts of the dragon boat stroke.
• A long paddle warm-up (sometimes up to 2000 meters or 15 minutes straight of paddling).
• Technique and race drills (endurance, strength).
• 250 - 500 meter race pieces.

Some tips:

• Dragon Boating is a water sport. Dress in exercise clothes that you don’t mind getting wet.
• You will be sore for the next few days after your first practice! Remember that this is a sport that utilizes your whole body.
• Like any other sport, we paddle hard and you will be paddling for the majority of practice. While you may be sore for a few days, you will get stronger!

What to bring:

• Water bottle, sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, jacket/windbreaker (it gets cold at night).
• Paddles and PFDs (Personal Floatation Devices) are provided.

Must be 18 or older.

Technique video:
Team LightWave rotation technique

Race video:
Sprints Finals
Regatta Finals (Steers POV)