Dragon Boating Facts and Terms
Originated in China over 2000 years ago and emerged in modern times as
an international “sport” in Hong Kong in 1976. The drummer or caller may be considered the “heartbeat” of the dragon boat. Good callers should be able to synchronize the drumming cadence with the strokes of the leading pair of paddlers, rather than the other way around. The leading pair of paddlers, called “pacers,” “strokes” or “timers,” set the pace for the team. The paddlers sit facing forwards and synchronize with the stroke or pacer on the opposite side of the boat. The direction of the dragon boat is set by the sweep, rather than by the paddlers. The sweep, known also as the steersman controls the dragon boat with a sweep oar rigged at the rear of the boat. Now you know.
JUNE 18 - 20 2010
MOONEYS BAY PARK, OTTAWA
North America’s
Largest Dragon Boat Festival
Free Admission Live Bands
Non-stop Racing Children’s Area
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