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- Alex, the Minister of Newbie Happiness 🐲
 
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Dragon Boat Movie: Men on the Dragon

Let’s put down our paddles and go to the movies

Jia You (go for it)! 加油! There’s a new dragon boat movie coming to theaters soon!

On August 2, paddlers in Hong Kong will get to see “Men on the Dragon” (逆流大叔), a comedy that features our sport.

“Men on the Dragon” is the story of four aging office workers that join their employer’s corporate team in attempt to hold on to their jobs. The dragon boat experience changes the workers’ lives and brings them closer together.

The movie is directed by Sunny Chan, who also helmed this year’s blockbuster “Monster Hunt 2”. The cast is led by actors Francis Ng (“Infernal Affairs 2” and “Line Walker”) and Jennifer Yu (“Sisterhood”).

I hope the studio secures international distribution because I can’t wait to watch this movie. I can tell, based on the trailer alone, that “Men on the Dragon” will be better than “Breaking the Waves”, the last dragon boat movie I watched. “Breaking the Waves” was a weepy romantic drama that famously featured an over-the-top boat crash. “Men on the Boat” seems to capture the real essence of dragon boat: friendship, teamwork and personal growth.

I’ll post a review if the movie makes it out here to Silicon Valley. In the meantime, why don’t you become the star of your own dragon boat adventure? Please join us for free dragon boat lessons in Redwood City. Email me at DFcaptains@gmail.com for details.

-Alex, the Minister of Newbie Happiness

Dragon Boat Jewelry | Redwood City Dragon Boat

Feeling very disappointed and a bit fabulous

I don't know where to begin...

I was looking for a program to watch, so I started scrolling through the TV guide. I nearly jumped off the couch when I saw this listing for dragon boat festival coverage.

I clicked the button, and found myself watching a home shopping channel. The hosts were selling baubles from a company called "Dragon Boat".

I've won medals at festivals, but never pearl pendants!

I didn't buy anything. I've got my own dragon boat #bling:

Email me at dfcaptains@gmail.com to for free dragon boat lessons! No layaway payments needed!

Dragon Boat Around the World – Israel

Watch dragon boat racing bring the world together

A South Korean news program ran a story about a Chinese dragon boat race in Israel.

Here are some of my favorite quotes from the story:

• “It’s a water sport enjoyed in 72 countries around the world.”

• “It’s gaining in popularity these days because anyone can easily learn the basic skills in just 20 minutes, and anyone can enjoy the sport regardless of race or religion.”

•”We believe dragon boating is a way to bring people together under one tent, people of different faiths, different ages, abilities…”

Dragon boat racing has truly become a global phenomenon and a force for good!

Email me today at dfcaptains@gmail.com to learn how you can join this worldwide movement.

Woking on Water: Redwood City Dragon Boat Team Cooked with Celebrity Chef

DieselFish appeared on TV

I came across this old recording while clearing space on my DVR. A while back, DieselFish appeared on Cooking Channel’s "Easy Chinese: San Francisco". The series was a cooking show that focused on Asian food in the Bay Area. The producers asked DieselFish to appear on the seafood episode because we’re a water sports team based in Redwood City and we paddle to eat. The episode aired on November 12, 2011. You can read about our experience here. What a great time! We had fun, ate good food and paddled with friends.

Tonight, I rewatched the show for the first time in many years. The experience brought back many happy memories, but I should be living in the moment. I should be focusing on our upcoming practice sessions and foodie adventures. Also, the big race at Treasure Island is coming up.

(Wow, do I really look like that?)

- Alex, the Minister of Newbie Happiness

Redwood City dragon boat team offers free dragon boat lessons. Email me at dfcaptains@gmail.com for fun, good food and new friends!

Catch the Throne with DieselFish Dragon Boat Team

Catch the Throne with DieselFish Dragon Boat Team

Photo credit: Jimmy Chan/Topsoil

It looks like Khal Jimmy of the House DieselFish has been watching the latest season of Game of Thrones. Look at this magnificent Iron Throne he made from dragon boat gear! If you want to sit on the throne, you must pay the DieselFish price – practicing and racing with us. Are you ready to push your body and mind beyond their limits? You can test your mettle at one of our free Saturday practice sessions in Redwood City. Contact Ser Aric and Ser Ellen at dfcaptains@gmail.com for details today!

RACING SEASON IS COMING!

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