http://www.dragonboatnet.com/Forum/ Fri, 29 Aug 2008 01:27:10 -0500 MyBB http://www.dragonboatnet.com/Forum/showthread.php?tid=58 Tue, 19 Aug 2008 02:04:05 -0500 http://www.dragonboatnet.com/Forum/showthread.php?tid=58
I'm a foreigner in Shenzhen and I'm trying to get a dragon boat team together with a bunch of friends. I think it would be a really cool chinese festival to take part in.

Problem is... I have no idea how...

If you have any experience of this in Shenzhen or Guangzhou... or somewhere in Guangdong I'd appreciate your advice.

I'm hoping to find out...

What races locations are there in Shenzhen or Guangzhou etc?

Where could I practice? Shenzhen Bay? Songshan lake in Dongguan?

Where could I get a boat? Would I need to buy one? Build one? Borrow one? How do I do that?

Any help you could give would be much appreciated.

Thanks,
Peter]]>
I'm a foreigner in Shenzhen and I'm trying to get a dragon boat team together with a bunch of friends. I think it would be a really cool chinese festival to take part in.

Problem is... I have no idea how...

If you have any experience of this in Shenzhen or Guangzhou... or somewhere in Guangdong I'd appreciate your advice.

I'm hoping to find out...

What races locations are there in Shenzhen or Guangzhou etc?

Where could I practice? Shenzhen Bay? Songshan lake in Dongguan?

Where could I get a boat? Would I need to buy one? Build one? Borrow one? How do I do that?

Any help you could give would be much appreciated.

Thanks,
Peter]]> http://www.dragonboatnet.com/Forum/showthread.php?tid=57 Wed, 06 Aug 2008 13:59:50 -0500 http://www.dragonboatnet.com/Forum/showthread.php?tid=57 useing GorillaGold Grip Enhancer [/font]]]> useing GorillaGold Grip Enhancer [/font]]]> http://www.dragonboatnet.com/Forum/showthread.php?tid=56 Fri, 18 Jul 2008 23:27:08 -0500 http://www.dragonboatnet.com/Forum/showthread.php?tid=56
When I read the IDBF latest newsletter, I found the words on the articles were not clear. Would you check it? By the way, I know your are leaving for Germany. I don't know if you are still in Hong Kong, or have returned to Germany. TAKE CARE.

Peter Lee.]]>
When I read the IDBF latest newsletter, I found the words on the articles were not clear. Would you check it? By the way, I know your are leaving for Germany. I don't know if you are still in Hong Kong, or have returned to Germany. TAKE CARE.

Peter Lee.]]> http://www.dragonboatnet.com/Forum/showthread.php?tid=55 Sun, 13 Jul 2008 13:13:03 -0500 http://www.dragonboatnet.com/Forum/showthread.php?tid=55
What do you think the best 20 man racing and 20 man training Dragon Boats are.

I'd be grateful for your opinion as well, Henning.


::rolleyes::rolleyes:cool::cool:

PEL plastex has been recommended, anyone have any comments on this type of boat?

Also our team is based in the UK and the boat would be stored undercover, even if it wasn't, sunshine is not a problem in this part of the world.]]>
What do you think the best 20 man racing and 20 man training Dragon Boats are.

I'd be grateful for your opinion as well, Henning.


::rolleyes::rolleyes:cool::cool:

PEL plastex has been recommended, anyone have any comments on this type of boat?

Also our team is based in the UK and the boat would be stored undercover, even if it wasn't, sunshine is not a problem in this part of the world.]]> http://www.dragonboatnet.com/Forum/showthread.php?tid=54 Mon, 07 Jul 2008 20:51:46 -0500 http://www.dragonboatnet.com/Forum/showthread.php?tid=54
Here is a news piece about the dragonboat festival, it's atmosphere and the chance of its extinction in Vancouver.

Check it out!!
http://www.vancouveriam.com/videos/e9d246f75b43

Camila]]>
Here is a news piece about the dragonboat festival, it's atmosphere and the chance of its extinction in Vancouver.

Check it out!!
http://www.vancouveriam.com/videos/e9d246f75b43

Camila]]> http://www.dragonboatnet.com/Forum/showthread.php?tid=53 Fri, 04 Jul 2008 23:38:01 -0500 http://www.dragonboatnet.com/Forum/showthread.php?tid=53
yes I know, we are a little late! It's simply been peak season and we under estimated how busy everybody is. However, the making of Issue No. 3 is now completed.

As at July 5th you already can download the PDF-Version from our website, while the printed copies are shipping out two days later on July 7th. Depending on where you are located, the shipping time can take 4 to 10 days.

Issue No. 3 takes a look on Dragon Boat Developments in three countries, Australia, Uganda and the United States.
Further, and certainly not an easy topic, safety conclusions are drawn from the tragedy that happened last November in Cambodia.
With this and much more we finally think we have produced another great edition, which is informative and enjoyable to read.

In another note I can foresee the next Issue No. 4 - October 2008 also coming out a little bit behind schedule. The simple reason is the relocation of all our operations back to Germany.

The entire team of Dragon Boat World International will try to minimize the delay, but if there is some I kindly ask you for your understanding.

But now please enjoy Issue No 3.

Yours

Henning]]>
yes I know, we are a little late! It's simply been peak season and we under estimated how busy everybody is. However, the making of Issue No. 3 is now completed.

As at July 5th you already can download the PDF-Version from our website, while the printed copies are shipping out two days later on July 7th. Depending on where you are located, the shipping time can take 4 to 10 days.

Issue No. 3 takes a look on Dragon Boat Developments in three countries, Australia, Uganda and the United States.
Further, and certainly not an easy topic, safety conclusions are drawn from the tragedy that happened last November in Cambodia.
With this and much more we finally think we have produced another great edition, which is informative and enjoyable to read.

In another note I can foresee the next Issue No. 4 - October 2008 also coming out a little bit behind schedule. The simple reason is the relocation of all our operations back to Germany.

The entire team of Dragon Boat World International will try to minimize the delay, but if there is some I kindly ask you for your understanding.

But now please enjoy Issue No 3.

Yours

Henning]]> http://www.dragonboatnet.com/Forum/showthread.php?tid=52 Sat, 28 Jun 2008 09:31:20 -0500 http://www.dragonboatnet.com/Forum/showthread.php?tid=52
due to a clash with the 2009 World Rowing Championships, also scheduled to be held in Poznan/Poland during August and not being able to change the date later to something like September 2009 because this would effect especially Junior Teams who are bound to school holidays, the IDBF has decided to move the 2009 World Dragon Boat Championships to the reserve location of the Czech Republic, where both a purpose built regatta course in Racice, near Prague and the original dates
of 26-30 August 2009 have been confirmed as being available.

The IDBF’s decision is in no way a reflection on the ability of the PDBF or the City of Poznan to organise and host an IDBF World Championship Regatta, having already done so in 2003, as well as a European Championships in 2002 and the IDBF hopes that other World and European Championships will be held in Poznan in the future.

Henning]]>
due to a clash with the 2009 World Rowing Championships, also scheduled to be held in Poznan/Poland during August and not being able to change the date later to something like September 2009 because this would effect especially Junior Teams who are bound to school holidays, the IDBF has decided to move the 2009 World Dragon Boat Championships to the reserve location of the Czech Republic, where both a purpose built regatta course in Racice, near Prague and the original dates
of 26-30 August 2009 have been confirmed as being available.

The IDBF’s decision is in no way a reflection on the ability of the PDBF or the City of Poznan to organise and host an IDBF World Championship Regatta, having already done so in 2003, as well as a European Championships in 2002 and the IDBF hopes that other World and European Championships will be held in Poznan in the future.

Henning]]> http://www.dragonboatnet.com/Forum/showthread.php?tid=51 Thu, 12 Jun 2008 03:00:36 -0500 http://www.dragonboatnet.com/Forum/showthread.php?tid=51
CLICK HERE to read the article. At the end of the article you will find a link back to the Forum.

Just in case, keep the discussion, if any, fair and civilized.

Cheers

Henning]]>
CLICK HERE to read the article. At the end of the article you will find a link back to the Forum.

Just in case, keep the discussion, if any, fair and civilized.

Cheers

Henning]]> http://www.dragonboatnet.com/Forum/showthread.php?tid=50 Tue, 03 Jun 2008 20:02:03 -0500 http://www.dragonboatnet.com/Forum/showthread.php?tid=50 http://www.dragonboatnet.com/Forum/showthread.php?tid=49 Tue, 03 Jun 2008 19:42:09 -0500 http://www.dragonboatnet.com/Forum/showthread.php?tid=49
Free after-work and weekend parking is available at the Sir John Carling Building parking lot.

Season Opening Specials (Hourly rates, GST, PST and insurance included)
- 1-5 practices $65.00 per hour
- for every 5 practices paid for get 1 free
- coaching fees are extra ($30 per hour and also applies to free practices)

Come out and enjoy our prime training venue. Coordinate practice times with friendly competitors. Please contact either Bob Peace 613-692-0793 (robert.peace@hotmail.com), Manon Valin 613-240-3536 (moune@rogers.com), or dowsdragons@rogers.com to book your practices or for additional information.

PLEASE SHARE THIS INFORMATION WITH OTHERS WHO MIGHT BE INTERESTED.]]>
Free after-work and weekend parking is available at the Sir John Carling Building parking lot.

Season Opening Specials (Hourly rates, GST, PST and insurance included)
- 1-5 practices $65.00 per hour
- for every 5 practices paid for get 1 free
- coaching fees are extra ($30 per hour and also applies to free practices)

Come out and enjoy our prime training venue. Coordinate practice times with friendly competitors. Please contact either Bob Peace 613-692-0793 (robert.peace@hotmail.com), Manon Valin 613-240-3536 (moune@rogers.com), or dowsdragons@rogers.com to book your practices or for additional information.

PLEASE SHARE THIS INFORMATION WITH OTHERS WHO MIGHT BE INTERESTED.]]> http://www.dragonboatnet.com/Forum/showthread.php?tid=48 Sun, 01 Jun 2008 09:17:33 -0500 http://www.dragonboatnet.com/Forum/showthread.php?tid=48
http://etv.hkedcity.net/Home/Pages/Resou...rst=False#
Ethnic Chinese members of Team DCH of New York and another team from Australia were interviewed when they were taking part in the 2000 Hong Kong Inernational Dragon Boat Races.
Listen to what they said in the end.]]>
http://etv.hkedcity.net/Home/Pages/Resou...rst=False#
Ethnic Chinese members of Team DCH of New York and another team from Australia were interviewed when they were taking part in the 2000 Hong Kong Inernational Dragon Boat Races.
Listen to what they said in the end.]]> http://www.dragonboatnet.com/Forum/showthread.php?tid=47 Thu, 29 May 2008 11:38:22 -0500 http://www.dragonboatnet.com/Forum/showthread.php?tid=47
If you want to give any comment as reader, you still can send it via e-mail, as private message through this forum or post it to this forum until latest June 6th, 2008.

Cheers
Henning]]>
If you want to give any comment as reader, you still can send it via e-mail, as private message through this forum or post it to this forum until latest June 6th, 2008.

Cheers
Henning]]> http://www.dragonboatnet.com/Forum/showthread.php?tid=46 Tue, 27 May 2008 23:52:30 -0500 http://www.dragonboatnet.com/Forum/showthread.php?tid=46

Food, Drinks, Dancing, Drumming, Racing, Fun and Joy what else do you want more?



Get more details from http://www.phuketdragonboats.com]]>

Food, Drinks, Dancing, Drumming, Racing, Fun and Joy what else do you want more?



Get more details from http://www.phuketdragonboats.com]]> http://www.dragonboatnet.com/Forum/showthread.php?tid=45 Tue, 13 May 2008 15:29:46 -0500 http://www.dragonboatnet.com/Forum/showthread.php?tid=45
So I use my paddle for practice mainly in a Hong-Kong style dragonboat. I know for a fact at this point my paddle is much to long and I am working much to hard for it. I'm lucky and have not glued on my t-handle yet but I do need help on how to size and cut the shaft to the correct length.

So how do I do this? What size should I be looking at? Is the idea that I turn the paddle upside down, grab the shaft where it meets the blade, and then cut the handle so it's just above the water right?

My shoulders and team thanks you in advance.

-Eshin]]>
So I use my paddle for practice mainly in a Hong-Kong style dragonboat. I know for a fact at this point my paddle is much to long and I am working much to hard for it. I'm lucky and have not glued on my t-handle yet but I do need help on how to size and cut the shaft to the correct length.

So how do I do this? What size should I be looking at? Is the idea that I turn the paddle upside down, grab the shaft where it meets the blade, and then cut the handle so it's just above the water right?

My shoulders and team thanks you in advance.

-Eshin]]> http://www.dragonboatnet.com/Forum/showthread.php?tid=44 Fri, 02 May 2008 05:40:08 -0500 http://www.dragonboatnet.com/Forum/showthread.php?tid=44 http://www.dragonboatnet.com/Forum/showthread.php?tid=42 Mon, 28 Apr 2008 15:52:52 -0500 http://www.dragonboatnet.com/Forum/showthread.php?tid=42
Toronto, April 27 / - GWN Dragon Boat introduces the spectacle of dragon boating to the magic of Walt Disney World Resort

GWN Dragon Boat is thrilled to announce the launch of the Orlando International Dragon Boat Festival (OIDBF) at Walt Disney World Resort October 18, 2008.

Dragon boat festivals bring together teams of 20 paddlers, a steersperson and a drummer who work in unison to accomplish a common goal. Embraced by social groups and businesses worldwide, the sport of dragon boating builds camaraderie, and a sense of “team” through participation in sport.

The OIDBF brings together North America’s leading dragon boat festival production company with the ideal venue at Village Lake, at Downtown Disney, a shopping, dining and entertainment district of Walt Disney World Resort.

The world’s fastest growing water sport joins other world-class sport-festival events hosted at the number one family vacation destination in the world. “We’re very excited about this race, which will be a world class event for the entire family,” said Christine Canevari a member of the Tampa Bay Dragon Boat Club.
The weekend event will combine the power of the dragon with the magic of Disney. Festivities will include racing, pre and post event celebrations, and music as well as the activities offered by Walt Disney World Resort.

GWN has identified an opportunity to develop a flagship event in Central Florida which can host over 5000 global participants and tens of thousands of spectators. “This is an exciting time for the global sport of dragon boating. We believe that having the event at Walt Disney World Resort will enable us to create an international dragon boat experience second to none” said Mike Kerkmann, President of GWN Dragon Boat and the International Dragon Boat Federation’s Pan Am representative.

This ancient sport has been gaining popularity in North America over the past twenty years, with Florida representing the sport’s fastest growing market. Tampa Bay will host the IDBF World Dragon Boat Racing Championships in 2011. GWN Dragon Boat provides equipment and production support to festivals in Miami, Tavares and Tampa Bay and operates highly popular Dragon Boat Spring Training Camps in Tampa Bay and Melbourne, Florida.

Registration for the Central Florida event has already begun and excitement throughout the dragon-boat community is building.

About GWN Dragon Boat
GWN Dragon Boat is North America’s largest full service dragon boat event marketing company producing over 45 festivals annually. Additional activities include training camps, dragon boat equipment sales and corporate events.

For additional information please visit: http://www.gwndragonboat.com or contact:
Aaron Soroka
Director of Business Development
GWN Dragon Boat
Tel: 416.962.8899
E-Mail: aaron@gwndragonboat.com]]>
Toronto, April 27 / - GWN Dragon Boat introduces the spectacle of dragon boating to the magic of Walt Disney World Resort

GWN Dragon Boat is thrilled to announce the launch of the Orlando International Dragon Boat Festival (OIDBF) at Walt Disney World Resort October 18, 2008.

Dragon boat festivals bring together teams of 20 paddlers, a steersperson and a drummer who work in unison to accomplish a common goal. Embraced by social groups and businesses worldwide, the sport of dragon boating builds camaraderie, and a sense of “team” through participation in sport.

The OIDBF brings together North America’s leading dragon boat festival production company with the ideal venue at Village Lake, at Downtown Disney, a shopping, dining and entertainment district of Walt Disney World Resort.

The world’s fastest growing water sport joins other world-class sport-festival events hosted at the number one family vacation destination in the world. “We’re very excited about this race, which will be a world class event for the entire family,” said Christine Canevari a member of the Tampa Bay Dragon Boat Club.
The weekend event will combine the power of the dragon with the magic of Disney. Festivities will include racing, pre and post event celebrations, and music as well as the activities offered by Walt Disney World Resort.

GWN has identified an opportunity to develop a flagship event in Central Florida which can host over 5000 global participants and tens of thousands of spectators. “This is an exciting time for the global sport of dragon boating. We believe that having the event at Walt Disney World Resort will enable us to create an international dragon boat experience second to none” said Mike Kerkmann, President of GWN Dragon Boat and the International Dragon Boat Federation’s Pan Am representative.

This ancient sport has been gaining popularity in North America over the past twenty years, with Florida representing the sport’s fastest growing market. Tampa Bay will host the IDBF World Dragon Boat Racing Championships in 2011. GWN Dragon Boat provides equipment and production support to festivals in Miami, Tavares and Tampa Bay and operates highly popular Dragon Boat Spring Training Camps in Tampa Bay and Melbourne, Florida.

Registration for the Central Florida event has already begun and excitement throughout the dragon-boat community is building.

About GWN Dragon Boat
GWN Dragon Boat is North America’s largest full service dragon boat event marketing company producing over 45 festivals annually. Additional activities include training camps, dragon boat equipment sales and corporate events.

For additional information please visit: http://www.gwndragonboat.com or contact:
Aaron Soroka
Director of Business Development
GWN Dragon Boat
Tel: 416.962.8899
E-Mail: aaron@gwndragonboat.com]]> http://www.dragonboatnet.com/Forum/showthread.php?tid=41 Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:59:16 -0500 http://www.dragonboatnet.com/Forum/showthread.php?tid=41 The deadline for team registration is May 1st, 2008.

The actual event takes place in July 2008, 26th and 27th in Denver (USA).

Beside that racing is offered in Hong Kong style boats as well as the "Flag Catching",
visitors will have the great opportunity to experience the best of Pan Asian culture during the two festival days. Food, Drinks, Dancing, Drumming, Racing, Fun and Joy what else do you want more? - A beautiful scenery given by the Rocky Mountains!

The Colorado Dragon Boat Festival has got it !!!

Get more details directly from www.cdbf.org]]> The deadline for team registration is May 1st, 2008.

The actual event takes place in July 2008, 26th and 27th in Denver (USA).

Beside that racing is offered in Hong Kong style boats as well as the "Flag Catching",
visitors will have the great opportunity to experience the best of Pan Asian culture during the two festival days. Food, Drinks, Dancing, Drumming, Racing, Fun and Joy what else do you want more? - A beautiful scenery given by the Rocky Mountains!

The Colorado Dragon Boat Festival has got it !!!

Get more details directly from www.cdbf.org]]> http://www.dragonboatnet.com/Forum/showthread.php?tid=39 Mon, 28 Apr 2008 03:08:16 -0500 http://www.dragonboatnet.com/Forum/showthread.php?tid=39
Tampa Bay certainly is a great example how a city can support Dragon Boat Racing.
Therefore our many thanks to all involved.

For those having no plans yet for the coming weekend of May 3rd, 2008, we suggest to visit beautiful Tampa in Florida and smell some nice racing atmosphere.

Please obtain details directly from TAMPA BAY INTERNATIONAL DRAGON BOAT RACES

Tampa Bay will host also the 2011 IDBF World Dragon Boat Racing Championships

You are not convinced? Watch this promotional video, made by our friends from the Dragon Boat Channel:

http://www.dragonboatvideosonline.com/vi...b0a82652dc

Have a good time.

Henning]]>
Tampa Bay certainly is a great example how a city can support Dragon Boat Racing.
Therefore our many thanks to all involved.

For those having no plans yet for the coming weekend of May 3rd, 2008, we suggest to visit beautiful Tampa in Florida and smell some nice racing atmosphere.

Please obtain details directly from TAMPA BAY INTERNATIONAL DRAGON BOAT RACES

Tampa Bay will host also the 2011 IDBF World Dragon Boat Racing Championships

You are not convinced? Watch this promotional video, made by our friends from the Dragon Boat Channel:

http://www.dragonboatvideosonline.com/vi...b0a82652dc

Have a good time.

Henning]]> http://www.dragonboatnet.com/Forum/showthread.php?tid=38 Tue, 22 Apr 2008 20:35:36 -0500 http://www.dragonboatnet.com/Forum/showthread.php?tid=38
For more information, please check out:

- The Paddle for Life video at: http://youtube.com/watch?v=N-RIJaTX5Y8

- The Paddle for Life giving website at: http://www.firstgiving.com/paddleforlife (A great alternative for those who can not attend the event!)

Thank you for supporting a community event in support of the fight against cancer!]]>
For more information, please check out:

- The Paddle for Life video at: http://youtube.com/watch?v=N-RIJaTX5Y8

- The Paddle for Life giving website at: http://www.firstgiving.com/paddleforlife (A great alternative for those who can not attend the event!)

Thank you for supporting a community event in support of the fight against cancer!]]> http://www.dragonboatnet.com/Forum/showthread.php?tid=37 Fri, 04 Apr 2008 09:02:39 -0500 http://www.dragonboatnet.com/Forum/showthread.php?tid=37
is there any team in the area of Beaverton Ontario?
There is a paddler who just moved there and wants to paddle.

Perhaps you just post your web site as answer or e-mail me.
(Click on "Contact Us" at the bottom of this page)

Thanks for your help

Henning]]>
is there any team in the area of Beaverton Ontario?
There is a paddler who just moved there and wants to paddle.

Perhaps you just post your web site as answer or e-mail me.
(Click on "Contact Us" at the bottom of this page)

Thanks for your help

Henning]]>