Resources to help you prepare for paddling and improve your technique.
Get Ready to Paddle
New to dragon boating? Start here with these essential preparation resources.
- Get Ready to Paddle – Introductory video
- How to pick your paddle size
- How to pick which boat you get into
- How to breathe while paddling
Warm-up Exercises
- Shoulder Exercises – Document
- Shoulder Exercise Video
- Dragon Boat Paddler Training: The Water Bottle Workout
Paddling Technique
Improve your stroke and learn the commands used during practice and races.
Documents
Videos
- Sea Gods 2013: Paddle Technique
- Paddle Stroke Videos – Forward, Rear, Left and Right Views
- Paddler Review Videos – See your stroke
- Right Angle Performance – Video from Kamini Jain
- Dragon Boat Stroke: Sweet Spot Drill