Thanks so much and I enjoyed your website - great colours! I will pass it on to our membership. DorothyIt's a nice website and I enjoy very much, the most important is that we are doing something together to promote Dragon Boat sport in North America area.>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Thanks again, and nicely done on the site! >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> If you have come across any new dragon boat information please update us as soon as possible.. that goes for any event information that you think would be pertinent to fellow dragonboat paddlers >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> What a great site! Several of these photos are inspirational and will help us educated our community about the sport. Thanks for making the permission statements clear. By the way, we'd love to use the animated drum. Who can we get permission from, if that is possible? Thanks again. Rives Hassell-Corbiell
This site focuses on USA and Canada Dragonboat teams, club crews, Races and Festivals. The history page introduces Qu Yuan and the cultural relevance to the Chinese community. Coaching for youth and schools is available to introduce junior paddlers to this recreational water sport. In North America dragon boat paddlers show great support of cancer fund raising competitions in Hamilton, Philadelphia, Stratford, Toronto, Vancouver, and more. Dragon boating like white water Kayaking has a high visual appeal which is great for tourism. IDBF "International Dragon boat Federation" have established dimensional criteria for dragon-boats, paddles and most sanctioned races. DBRCC "Dragon Boat Race Council of Canada" is our IDBF member organization representing Canada and helping to establish comparable standards here. ODA "Ontario Dragon-boat Association" working to bring standards to to sport in Ontario. In United States of America the USDBF " US Dragon Boat Federation" is the IDBF representative organization. Our hope is that you will find the following pages dedicated to dragon boating both fun and informative. DRAGON BOATING IS AN WONDERFUL WAY TO MEET NEW FRIENDS IN A HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT. COME AND JOIN THE FUN. DRAGON BOATING, SONG DANCE MUSIC AND FUN !! COME AND JOIN THE PARTY People from many diverse cultural backgrounds join to celebrate and remember the legend of Qu Yuan. Dragonboat festivals have become an international events. The festivals have teams participating from first time paddlers though to the elite athlete. Teams young and old compete for sport. Learn more visit our how to participate page Participation, that's the game, step out, be counted, you are a player, If you are a Team leader or a first time observer, things go better when everyone knows and plays by the rules. To gain a good understanding of Dragonboat Festivals and races, read the race day and participation pages. Be a player, help make this an event that brings cultural pride and healthy happy fun to our community. Stand out and be counted as a sponsor of a cultural event that has been celebrated for several millennium. Join the team we are growing. To learn more check out our sponsorship page Before a Dragon Boat race we have a ceremony where a respected member of the community is invited to "DOT THE EYE OF THE DRAGON". Read more about this cultural aspect of the dragon boat event that honors both our heritage & elders on our history page. EXHILARATING = DRAGON BOATING History, Legend and Myth all combine in the marvelous tale that has survived the test of time. The era of history the Legend is based on is the "Warring States period 481-221 BCE". The man was Qu Yuan poet, scholar and Advisor to King of Chu. 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USA, United States of America, Boots-und Kunststoffbau GmbH, Drachenboote, Rastow, Drachenbootrennen, Boot, Drachen This site focuses on USA and Canada Dragonboat teams, club crews, Races and Festivals. The history page introduces Qu Yuan and the cultural relevance to the Chinese community. Coaching for youth and schools is available to introduce junior paddlers to this recreational water sport. In North America dragon boat paddlers show great support of cancer fund raising competitions in Hamilton, Philadelphia, Stratford, Toronto, Vancouver, and more. Dragon boating like white water Kayaking has a high visual appeal which is great for tourism. IDBF "International Dragon boat Federation" have established dimensional criteria for dragon-boats, paddles and most sanctioned races. DBRCC "Dragon Boating Race Council of Canada" is our IDBF member organization representing Canada and helping to establish comparable standards here. ODA "Ontario Dragon-boat Association" working to bring standards to to sport in Ontario. In United States of America the USDBF " US Dragon Boat Federation" is the IDBF representative organization. Our hope is that you will find the following pages dedicated to dragon boating both fun and information. |