DragonBoat Theory

     The following paper displaying a good injury prevention stretches and form for dragonboat paddlers: https://www.theosteo.com.sg/resources/ck/files/Injury_Prevention_for_Dragon_Boaters.pdf

This is an impressive white paper on Dragon Boating Forces!     https://vuir.vu.edu.au/39512/6/GOMORY%20Joseph-thesis-no_signature.pdf      

When: September 30th from 9am to 3pm Where: Tecolote Shores, 1740 E Mission bay drive, San Diego, CA 92109 Parking:  Race site  Race tent:  Look for banner: "Knick Knack paddle whack"

 Drills - Paddling Drills: Dragon Boat Paddling Technique is multifaceted like a golf-swing.  Achieving the ideal paddle stroke requires intentional practice.  Intentional practice is comprised of: 1. Form focus of many aspects of the stroke and 2 constant maintenance through practice.    River Spirit Drills List https://www.riverspirit.ca/useful-links/paddling-drills/    Paddling Essentials   Keys to success Drills

  Good videos to learn about DB Form:   Video 1:  Youtube (credit Jason Hong):  "Dragonboat Tutorial - Learn how to Dragonboat" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uqOxOjpiylM   Key take aways, Seating and Paddling form   Video 2:  Youtube (Credit Sarah Wu): "Dragon Boat Paddling Technique"  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-IL8bGKKICc  Key Take aways: Form focus for Power, Synchronization Video 3:  Professional race example:  Record-breaking team: Canadian IDBT 500m https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z0adh25XPe4   

This site "Dragon Boat Theory" aims to syndicate helpful information about all aspects of dragon boating.   The author-editor is a avid dragon boater from San Diego, who enjoys paddling with the "Knick Knack Paddle Whack" team.  Dragon boating topics: Helpful Videos and Articles Injury Prevention Link to related Dragon Boating Resources