Dragon Boat

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Cheema invites both new and experienced adult (19+) paddling enthusiast to experience dragonboating. Enjoy the great outdoors on beautiful Lake Thomas in a fun and friendly atmosphere. The 40-foot-long, dragonboat can accommodate 20 paddlers sitting two to a bench, with a steersperson in the back directing/coaching the session. 

Dragonboating from its sitting position makes it easier to balance and execute a basic paddling stroke. Beginners learn the stroke in a few sessions and acquire paddling-specific fitness within a couple of weeks. The program provides for a great social environment, before and after practice!

Session Content: 

  • Warm-up 
  • Safety 
  • Getting in and out of the boat 
  • Basic Paddling technique  
  • Equipment 
  • Refining technique 
  • Paddling together as a team 
  • Improving fitness level/cross training  

 

Equipment:

All necessary equipment - boat and paddles - are provided. You are welcome to bring along a thin cushion to place on the bench to sit on. A personal floatation device is mandatory. 

  

Schedule: 

Monday and Wednesday 6:30-7:30pm; Saturdays, 9:30-10:30am. 

Practices will take place rain or shine (unless there is lightning). 

 

Program season: May 1st - October 31st 

Fees: $250.00 plus $50 capital fund fee

Drop in: $15.00 per session.  

Note:  You must be able to swim. 

 

Extras: We have options for those who want to do more. Cheema is partnering with the Narrows9 Dragonboat Club, who are offering:

  • Pre-Season Training Camps - April 12/13 and 26/27
    • These are fitness and paddling technique sessions
  • Narrows9 DragonBoat Festival June 21
    • Cheema will enter a crew or help individuals combine with others to create a crew.
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