Calling all Paddlers: Join Our Dragonboat Team!
Here’s your chance to join in this racing tradition that dates back over 2,000 years! We are looking for paddlers to compete for the JETAANY team in the 2019 Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival (Saturday, August 3 and Sunday, August 4, 2019).
No experience is necessary, we will provide training. Training sessions are held every Saturday morning from June 1 - July 27 at Meadow Lake in Flushing Meadow Park. The cost for practice time (9 practices) and the race will be around $40-$50 per person.
- First practice on June 1 starts at 10:00am until 12:00pm
- Races may be August 3 or August 4th or both (7am - 6pm)
Race Day: August 3rd and/or August 4th (final date(s) will be confirmed closer to the race)
Practices: Every Saturday from June 1 - July 27
Where: Flushing Meadow Park - Meadow Lake
Sign Up: Fill out the form here.
Questions: Contact Amber Liang at amberliang[at]jetaany.org
Cost: $40-$50
Facebook Page: Let others know you're going via the event link here.
Sign up online here!
What is Dragonboat racing?
Dragonboat racing is an exciting team paddling sport that started in China about 2,300 years ago. Small dragonboats holding 8-12 paddlers and large boats holding upwards of 20. Each boat also has a drummer to keep the pace at the front (much like a coxswain in rowing) and a steerer at the back. Winning teams are able to make powerful strokes with the whole boat in unison. Dragonboat provides an intense full body aerobic workout.