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Comment on 2013 Dragon Boat Festival Schedule – Western Canada and Pacific Northwest U.S.A. by Ken McVay

Ken McVay — Wed, 01 May 2013 16:47:21 +0000

Done – thanks for the date, Ron. See you there (got a 400mm zoom lens, and am looking forward to trying it out)!

Comment on 2013 Dragon Boat Festival Schedule – Western Canada and Pacific Northwest U.S.A. by Ron Crabtree

Ron Crabtree — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 20:28:45 +0000

Could you add VCKC’s Guts ‘n Glory Festival to your list of DB events?

It’s on July 13th. Victoria, BC
website: http://www.vckc.ca/gutsnglory

Thank you,
Ron Crabtree
VCKC DB Director & Webmaster

Comment on 2012 Sproat Lake Challenge by Sue Reid

Sue Reid — Sun, 04 Nov 2012 16:56:06 +0000

How do I get an invite to the Sproat Lake Dragon boat Festival
for the team MS Warriors from Victoria???
I am Captain of the team and we are very interested in participating
in this in 2013.
Thanks
Sue Reid

Comment on SPROAT LAKE WOMEN’S REGATTA: June 13, 2010 by Pam Brown

Pam Brown — Sat, 03 Mar 2012 03:47:41 +0000

I am a member of Chemo Savvy Dragon Boat Team in Winnipeg, MB.. I am coming to visit my daughter who lives on Sproat Lake from March 20 to April 3. I am wondering if I could practice with your team. Please contact me.

[Phone number removed by admin] pamdbrown@shaw.ca

Comment on About by Coach

Coach — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 18:12:41 +0000

@Sandy, I can't speak for any clubs, but can reflect my experience with EBFC, here in Nanaimo. EBFC offers new paddlers three sessions on the water without cost, and provides paddle and PFD. After the free sessions, paddlers are required to join the club if they wish to continue, and they are expected to acquire their own PFD, as loaners are not always available. EBFC coaches and sweeps do not accept payment for their services, although i frankly think they should. The club's liability insurance covers new paddlers, both on the dock and in the boat. As to training new paddlers, it really comes down to the coaches - many teams refuse to accept new paddlers, while others welcome them with open arms. The choice often comes down to the willingness of the coaching staff to take the time to work with new paddlers, the competitiveness of the team and the calendar.

Comment on About by Sandy

Sandy — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 05:13:56 +0000

I am wondering what policies clubs have for allowing/facilitating inexperienced paddling groups who wish to try out paddling. These are the sorts of groups who are not likely to have sufficient monies to pay rental fees, to afford pfd’s of their own nor to have the wherewithall to afford a coach or qualified steer. What are the insurance issues involved? How do clubs get the necessary teaching done for the “hard luck” groups?

Thanks

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.