Multi Boat Regatta

Once divided into their teams each team chooses 6 people for the rowing (3 per boat consisting of 2 rowers and a Cox) and 4 people to paddle the canoes (2 per canoe).  

 

The rowing boats and canoes race in a series of knockout heats respectively. This is then followed by semi-finals and a final for each discipline.  Depending on the team sizes it is more than likely that participants will have the opportunity to take part both the rowing and canoeing.

 

Once these races are finished the teams then re-group and pile in to the dragon boats to start the final section of the days racing. 

 

For dragon boat racing the teams paddle what looks like an oversized canoe with an ornately carved dragons head at the front and a tail at the rear.  A drum positioned at the front with a drummer furiously banging the drum to keep the rest of the crew in time.  A helms person (provided by DA) steers the boat from the rear and helps to co-ordinate the team’s efforts so that they are paddling in unison.

 

The above water activities are not only exhilarating and enjoyable sports but also excellent exercises in teambuilding.  It is essential for teams taking to the water to work together; making use of each member’s individual strengths in order to ensure that their team delivers the best possible performance in their races.  The winning team will be the team that successfully works together; communicating with each other, and coordinating their movements to ensure that they work as a unified team.