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Adaptive dragon boat racing is a team paddling sport where individuals with physical disabilities use specially adapted equipment to participate, fostering ... The use of a large, 10 or 20 person (plus helm and drummer), craft to travel over water through the use of paddles. Originating from Chinese fishing vessels, these festive boats are decorated with fierce dragon heads, colorful bodies and elaborate tails. The longest boats ... We have open sessions every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday during the month of May. You can try dragon boating with the Steel City Mixed Dragons team of men ... Dragon boat racing has been a traditional Chinese paddled watercraft activity for over 2000 years and began as a modern international sport in Hong Kong in 1976 ... Originally Dragon Boating was used for religious purposes as a way to appease the rain gods. Later Dragon Boating festivals celebrated the life of Qu Yuan, a ... SUPERIOR, WISCONSIN. Located at the head of Lake Superior, this 400-meter race is a straight course that takes place in the Superior Bay off of Barkers Island. Jan 20, 2019 ... Dragon boat paddling has been a test of mental and physical fitness. I always wondered if I will be able to do this successfully with the fear of water ... Our 501(c)(3) has paddled forward with a mission to promote and preserve the sport and culture of dragon boating in the San Diego community. Dragon Boating · History · Photo Gallery · About CDBA · Where to Find Us · Board Meetings · Contact Us · Paddling Opportunities · Learn to Paddle / Skills ...