Caribbean Dragon Boat Training Clinic - Puerto Rico

03/05/2022 09:00 AM - 03/06/2022 12:00 PM ET

Location

San Juan Marina
San Juan, PR 00901
United States of America
Room Number: Marina Store

Summary

Register now for a seat in one of our competitive dragon boat teams in training, ending with the Puerto Rico Boat Festival on March 26

Description

What is the Puerto Rico Dragon Boat Team?

NOW RECRUITING IN PUERTO RICO ! 

On March 5-6th we will re-gather for the first time since our super successful 2018 festival teams to begin training through the Puerto Rico International Regatta in Condado. This event will give participants, new and experienced, a dragon boat skills experience with an island feel with full training at San Juan Marina. This will become a weekly program through 26 March after this kick-off training series, while meeting your new coaches and team. 

To be a member of the newly formed teams YOU MUST attend training camp to gain a space in the March 26th races and get to know your team, and how to drive toweard a finish line against some werll trained teams of 10 paddlers. More info to those who register. No fee for veterans as this is supported by the Veterans Administration Adaptive Sports Grant. 

***By Registering Today, you are applying for a position on the team. We will be in contact with you shortly for a brief interview***

Veterans and Civilians with physical disabilities, we want you to join our newest “Team Blue” Adaptive Dragon Boat Team, in collaboration with San Juan Dragonboat and the VA Carribean Healthcare System.

  • Kickoff Practice March 5th 10:00am at San Juan Marina (Near the Marina Store)  (on-water practice in a real life dragonboat). You will meet your Coach and team members, while learning the foundation of paddle drills, and moving this amazing boat across Condado Lagoon.  cheeky
  • Final KIck Off practices Practice March 5th 10:00am at San Juan Marina (Near the Marina Store). We will buiold on the day prior and learn to move the boat easier, but faster- together!

********* Please do not attend if you're feeling ill or not in good health.********

 

What to bring:

  • Drink bottle
  • Towel
  • Raingear
  • Change of clothes (just in case)

What is Dragon Boat Racing?

Dragon Boating, a sport founded in China over 2000 years ago, started as an international sport in 1976 in Hong Kong and has a worldwide participation of over 50 million competitors.  Dragon boats are fast and powerful recognized for the camaraderie, strength and endurance fostered amongst the team. 

The crew for the Hong Kong class dragon boat is typically 22, made up from 20 paddlers in pairs facing toward the bow (front) of the boat, 1 'drummer or caller' at the bow facing toward the paddlers creates the heartbeat and rhythm of the boat, and 1 sweep (steerer) standing at the rear of the boat controlling its track.

Benefits of Dragon Boat Racing

Dragon Boat racing is a fun team-building activity and participating in a dragon boat event can benefit warriors, family, caregivers, and others in numerous ways.

- Dragon Boating creates an inclusive environment.
- People of all ages and fitness levels can participate.
- The nature of the sport emphasizes unity and working together.
- Driving towards the finish line produces energy, enthusiasm and motivation.
- Paddlers communicate by cheering each other on.
- The sport encourages leaders to move to the forefront.
- Twenty paddlers in one boat = increased camaraderie. 

Dragon boat races feature an exhilarating combination of premier sport competition in concert with an entertainment showcase for corporations, community organizations, and families. This is your opportunity to be at the forefront of representing warriors and disabled veterans and their supporters.

Our team coach and mentors from our 2014 Adaptive Adventures Wounded Warrior team will provide the resources and skills necessary to reach to the highest levels. Our head coach has worked in China as a national team canoe instructor and has worked across the world helping veterans, those with disabilities and many others find olympic development opportunities and to help identify a teams greatest potential.  We will also have multiple others assisting in the development of this team. We are a family!

For questions contact Chris Wiegand

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