Dragon boating is not only an exhilarating and enjoyable sport but also an excellent exercise in teambuilding. The teams will 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 TAG) steers the boat from the rear and helps to co-ordinate the team’s efforts so that they are all paddling at the same speed.
It is essential for dragon boat teams 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, with the help of the drummer, to ensure that they work as a unified team.
The boats, depending on the size chosen, either accommodate teams of 10 or 16 paddlers, 1 drummer and a helm (the minimum number in a boat is 6 paddlers, 1 drummer and 1 helm). Each team will receive a minimum of 2 races during the event, with the faster teams going through to the semi finals and then on to the final.
Where the group is smaller the activity will take on more of a training session feel, depending on the venue chosen for the activity the opportunity may be available to explore the locality via the dragon boats whilst perfecting paddling technique, this will be interspersed with races between the teams if more than one boat is involved.
For more information on the other water activities we organise, as well as the land based, indoor and evening entertainment options we have available please visit our Team Activity Group Website.