So, you’re interested in trying dragon boat racing.
You’ve even done some research. But you’re confused about the terms you’ve read
online. Dragon boat racers use lots of strange-sounding jargon. To complicate
matters, terms can vary from region to region. Sometimes, even different teams based
in the same city may use different terms. This can make understanding the sport
challenging for newcomers. Don’t worry. We got you covered. Here are some
common dragon boat terms used by most dragon boat teams in the San Francisco
Bay Area.
In this article, we’re going to focus on basic commands used by coaches.
Paddles up: This command tells the paddlers to rotate into the ready position.
Take it away: This command tells the paddlers to start paddling.
Hold the boat: This command tells the paddlers to brake the boat by burying their paddles into the water.
Let it ride: This command tells the padders to stop paddling.
Brace the boat: This command is used to stabilize the boat when it’s not moving. The paddlers extend their paddles perpendicular to the boat with the paddle flat on the water’s surface.
Back paddle: This command tells the paddlers to move the boat in reverse by paddling backward.
These are some basic terms you’ll hear on a dragon boat. We hope these explanations provide you with a greater understanding of our sport. We’d be happy to teach you more terms.
→ DieselFish is the most welcoming dragon boat racing team in the San Francisco Bay Area. Got questions? Email me now at DFcaptains@gmail.com for answers and advice.
- Alex, the Minister of Newbie Happiness 🐲
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