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.

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Spam Smorgasbord | Redwood City Dragon Boat

Thomas got hungry after practice

This was Thomas's lunch!

He ate all these Spam musubis in one sitting!

You build up an appetite after pulling a boat.

'Atta boy, Thomas. You earned them.

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Stretch Out, Then Pig Out | Redwood City Dragon Boat

We visited I Dumpling after practice

Today's practice included yoga poses and planks.

Today's menu included Shanghai soup dumplings and potstickers.

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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:

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Making New Friends | Redwood City Dragon Boat

We goof around in the boat sometimes

We had lots of fun today with the newbies.

New friends are always welcome!

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Paddlers who Lunch | Redwood City Dragon Boat

DieselFish goes out to lunch…again

“This croissant looks buttery,” said Victor. “Can we get some more napkins?”

After practice on Saturday, the team went to Pamplemousse Patisserie Et Café in downtown Redwood City for lunch. We go to Pamplemousse when we want to reward ourselves after a decent workout. The French-style café offers rich savory dishes including crispy croque monsieur sandwiches and cheesy quiches. Sometimes, we even order their baked goods. (Victor loved his almond croissant.) Just because we paddle like savages doesn’t mean that we have to eat like them.

The team always goes out for meals together after practices. These meals allow us to bond and relax after our exciting workouts. Sometimes, I look forward to the meals as much as the practices.

- Alex, Your Minister of Newbie Happiness

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Humans of DieselFish – Victor and Alex | Redwood City Dragon Boat

Family Fun with DieselFish

"I paddled with my son today. We haven't spent time together like this in a while. I don't exercise, so I was worried that I wouldn't be able to keep up. But it was fine. The people are nice and I had fun, so I will try it again."

"My mom wants him to pick up some new hobbies."

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