How to row a dragon boat

Dragon boat race is an ancient and traditional competitive sport. Here are the simple steps to row a dragon boat:

Preparation: Make sure the dragon boat and paddles are in good condition, check whether the paddles are firmly balanced, and ensure that rubber gloves, life jackets and other safety equipment are complete.

Organization: determine the position distribution of the crew on board, usually including helmsman, drummer and rower. The helmsman controls the direction of the boat, the drummer plays drums to guide the rowing frequency, and the rower is responsible for driving the dragon boat.

Action coordination: The important point of dragon boat rowing is the tacit understanding and cooperation of the team. Rowers need to keep consistent movements and rhythms to achieve the best rowing effect. Generally speaking, rowers should throw their oars into the water at the same time, and then paddle backwards by twisting their backs. When the paddle is lifted out of the water, try to avoid empty paddle.

Turning skills: The helmsman controls the steering of the dragon boat through the rudder post. When turning, the rower needs to adjust his strength and rhythm according to the helmsman's guidance. The inner rower needs to increase the power of paddling, and the outer rower needs to reduce the power to keep the balance of the hull.

Teamwork: Dragon boat rowing requires teamwork and tacit understanding. Rowers should keep close communication and cooperation, obey the command of the helmsman and drummer, and support and encourage each other. Only when we are United can we promote the dragon boat efficiently and smoothly.

Please note that this is only a brief introduction to dragon boat racing. In fact, dragon boat rowing needs long-term training and experience to master more in-depth skills and strategies. If you are interested in participating in the dragon boat race, you'd better join a professional dragon boat team or receive guidance to ensure safety and get better results.