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Comment on History of the Dragon Boat Races in Mississauga by Coach

Coach — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 21:17:32 +0000

There are many, many types of dragon boats, Malik, and many rules governing their use in competition. So, while a purist might insist that only 9m and 12m IDBF-certified boats be used in competition, others would point out that any boat using multiple paired paddlers can be considered a “dragon boat.” I wouldn’t call the snake boats or the shikaras dragon boats, but from a practical point of view, does it matter? There are strong similarities, and they’re probably a ball to race!

Comment on History of the Dragon Boat Races in Mississauga by malik asaf mahmud

malik asaf mahmud — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 10:36:07 +0000

How can traditional local boats like snake boats of Kerala, Shikara Boats of Kashmir be used as Dragon boats when they neither are identical in shape or design except that the are proppeled with single ended paddles

Comment on Gorging Dragons Stroke Improvement Clinic by Coach

Coach — Sat, 20 Aug 2011 19:30:43 +0000

@Carol Stanley, Hi, Carol. If you want to reach the Gorging Dragons, write to gdpaddler@shaw.ca. While I can’t speak to specific clinics, I can tell you that all of the stroke improvement clinics I have attended do require an hour or more on the water, putting principles into action under the observation of the coach.

Comment on Gorging Dragons Stroke Improvement Clinic by Carol Stanley

Carol Stanley — Sat, 20 Aug 2011 17:15:15 +0000

Question: I live in Powell River, B.C. I understand you are doing a stroke clinic here end of August.

I have not been paddling for over a year now. Rotator cuff surgery and then personal situation. I am very interested in attending the clinic in P.R. but not sure if my fitness level is of the requirement needed to attend. I have been told there might be a fitness/paddling requirement.

I would appreciate your thoughts on this matter.

Comment on Right Angle Performance (Kamini Jain) DBC L1 Coaching Clinic by Calvin Krack

Calvin Krack — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 06:41:08 +0000

I’m definatly interested in attending a coaching clinic. Please keep me informed.

Comment on International Dragon Boat Race (India) by RAJIV BHATIA

RAJIV BHATIA — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 11:06:36 +0000

We would like to know more about the Dragon Boat race held in Kochi this year. Kindly contact us.

Comment on UPDATED: What are your top 5 goals for improving our sport on the Island? by Coach

Coach — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 20:48:57 +0000

Your comments make a great deal of sense, but the exclusion is real. Are male cancer victims invited to survivor dinners? Do we see them on the boats during flower ceremonies? If not, why not?

Comment on UPDATED: What are your top 5 goals for improving our sport on the Island? by Katy Milne

Katy Milne — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 19:54:34 +0000

I don’t know that it’s necessary a matter of exclusion per se vs there just not being enough formed teams out there to hold a separate division. I think if enough mixed survivor teams formed then a division would follow. Until then mixed cancer survivors would be in with other mixed teams. They can still paddle just not in a specially designated race unless there are enough boats to warrant it. I don’t know that it necessarily enhances things to put mixed survivor teams in direct competition with womens survivor teams, any more than it would make sense to mix the regular mixed boats in with the regular womens boats. I think they need their own category but that involves someone or a group of people in some of the main paddling centres developing such teams.

It’s like not having mens divisions at races, there just aren’t enough men’s boats out there to sustain it.

I’m all for getting more survivors of all stripes out on the water but the work needs to be done to form the teams. The more teams get out there, the less likelihood for exclusion as you would have enough for a dedicated division.

Comment on On Reflection: 2011 Race the River Dragon Boat Festival by Kim Frost

Kim Frost — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 01:31:44 +0000

It was a fantastic day, enjoyed with a group of pretty wonderful people. We sincerely appreciate that you were all able to join us for Campbell River’s first dragonboat festival. You made it the success that it was! We loved your company and we look forward to meeting you again soon – paddles up and on the water!

Comment on On Reflection: 2011 Race the River Dragon Boat Festival by Nancy Bryson

Nancy Bryson — Mon, 04 Jul 2011 18:56:41 +0000

Thank you for the coverage, photos, and yummy bread you shared with us Ken! We had a total blast yesterday for our first event! One that we can only hope gets better next year!