Dragon boating is a popular watersport in China since centuries. Earlier, the sport was performed in the name of water deity during the harvesting season. Now, the game is played for fun, health, and grow friendship among the participants. Several races and events are organized in locals and international arena in this field now. The game has found a place in the Olympic game and get participants from different countries.
USA, Australia, Canada, French, New Zealand, Hong Kong, and Netherland are the prominent countries where this game is being played regularly. International Dragon Boat Federation (IDBF) manages all the events and competition for the participants in these countries.
Health Benefits of Dragon Boating
Dragon boat is a team game which needs a minimum of 22 crew members to participant in an event or competition. It consists of a drummer, steer man, and 20 paddlers sitting closely in the boat. The dragon-shaped boat is powered by paddlers rowing in the same rhythm along with the beat of the drummer. It requires coordination and 98win obeying commands of the leaders to create a maximum force to propel forward. In this way, participants learn about coordination, obeying, and forge a life-lasting friendship during the game.
It requires rigorous practices and stamina to paddle for a long time. Regular exercise and practices before the game help in increasing the stamina of the body. Playing this game increase arm strength, endurance, and create abs in the stomach for the participants. There are several other benefits associated with playing this game.
Use of Paddles for Dragon Boating
Paddles are used to row in dragon boating by participants in the game. A good sized, light, and strong paddle is needed to paddle the boat during the game. Using of bulky or heavy paddles tires the arms during the paddling after a short distance. Sport paddle manufacturers are offering quality paddles to the game lovers. Few people use the conventional paddles which are really tough to use for a longer time.