There are many reasons for getting involved in Dragon Boating. Some crews come about through corporate team building. Others form through clubs or groups of friends wanting to do something fun together. Whatever the reason there are lots of benefits to getting involved!

 

 

 

 

 

Dragon Boating for Corporate Teams

A cost-effective team training programme spanning 2-5 months, which facilitates individual and team development in a stimulating environment.

·   Enhance work dynamics

·   Increase employee motivation

·   Improve communication between different branches and subsidiaries

·   Foster company pride, commitment and team spirit

·   Encourage networking outside of the normal work environment

·   Welcome new or less confident staff

·   Break down barriers across management levels, race and social status.  

·   Workplace health and wellbeing

·   Improved fitness and health

·   Positive and confident attitudes

·   Reduced workplace injuries and illness

·   Individual motivation & personal growth

 

Dragon Boating for Club and Open Teams

·   No restrictions on individual team members in terms of employer.

·   A minimum number of 8 male and 8 female paddlers in the boat when racing.

·   Fun, fitness and a good chance to be part of a team

·   Anyone can join in as there are teams for both the competitive and social paddler.

Style and rhythm are more important than raw power.  Combined with the vital ingredient of team work, dragon boating is ideal for all shapes, sizes and abilities. There are even a number of Breast Cancer teams around the country now. This is because there is limited stress on the body and so is a sport that doesn't restrict participation because of injury, disability or illness.  

 

Health benefits, meeting new people, building a team and honing your timing and technique for other sports. What a great activity to get involved in!