Dragon Boat Power is People Power | Redwood City Dragon Boat

Dragon Boat is the ultimate team sport

"Power now! Whoa!"
- Coach Marynka

Today, we taught a boat filled with newbies how to paddle.

The newbies quickly picked up the technique. Here, you can see Coach Marynka staggering after they unleashed a massive stroke that shook the boat.

I love this picture because it shows how powerful we become when we work together. Dragon boat racing is all about team work. The boats are intentionally heavy. To get a boat moving, the crew must synchronize their strokes. All 20 paddles need to enter and exit the water at the same time.

It’s not easy to achieve this level of synchronization. That’s the beauty of the sport. The crew shares the challenge and learns how to work together.

When the team’s timing is spot on, the boat surges forward and flies through the water. Sometimes, as a bonus, the coach gets to go for a swim.

Email me at dfcaptains@gmail.com today for free dragon boat lessons!