What is Dragon Boating?Originally from China, dragon boating is a popular team sport around the world and one in which Victoria Uni has a long history. Everyone is welcome!
Races are intense and emphasise timing, technique and power. We usually race 320 metres with an occasional 1km dash or 3km haul across the harbour and around the fountain. The drummer sits at the front and keeps time. The sweep stands at the back and steers. Twenty paddlers sit between them in 10 rows and paddle furiously to screamed encouragements of: Power! Reach! Deeper! Dragon boating is an absolute blast - we love it and you will too! |