In the Pink Dragon Boating
Help us bring dragon boat racing to Jacksonville! This is the fastest growing water sport in the world, with teams racing
in more than 80 countries.
Let's do it Jacksonville!
WHAT IS DRAGON BOAT RACING?
Dragon boating is a 2,000 year old Chinese tradition. While competition has taken place for more than 20 centuries as part of folk ritual, it emerged as an international sport in 1976. Today, dragon boating is taking place all over the world, with several dragon boat festivals held right here in Florida.
Dragon boat racing is broken into many competitive divisions. There is a division for everyone, allowing almost everyone to participate. At a typical dragon boat festival, you will find teams of students, young professionals, medical staff, tradesmen, mothers, and many other groups.
Today dragon boating has become an urban phenomenon. Over 100 festivals take place throughout the United States. Paddlers from every walk of life are drawn to the sport because it is easy to learn, greatly enjoyed, and allows them to participate in a healthy activity.
Dragon boating is a 2,000 year old Chinese tradition. While competition has taken place for more than 20 centuries as part of folk ritual, it emerged as an international sport in 1976. Today, dragon boating is taking place all over the world, with several dragon boat festivals held right here in Florida.
Dragon boat racing is broken into many competitive divisions. There is a division for everyone, allowing almost everyone to participate. At a typical dragon boat festival, you will find teams of students, young professionals, medical staff, tradesmen, mothers, and many other groups.
Today dragon boating has become an urban phenomenon. Over 100 festivals take place throughout the United States. Paddlers from every walk of life are drawn to the sport because it is easy to learn, greatly enjoyed, and allows them to participate in a healthy activity.
ABOUT THE DRAGON BOAT
As pictured above, a dragon boat is about 40 feet in length and weighs 550 pounds empty. The standard crew for a boat is 22 people, comprised of twenty paddlers in pairs facing the bow, one drummer at the bow facing the paddlers, and one steerer at the rear of the boat.
IN THE PINK is currently forming teams. One team will be made up of breast cancer survivors only. The other teams will consist of anyone (male or female) interested in competitive dragon boating to support all cancer survivors.
WE WANT YOU!
Talk to your friends, co-workers, family, etc. Let's get everyone involved.
OUR HOPE is to have teams ready to compete this fall in races in Florida. Stay tuned because there may be a dragon boat festival in Jacksonville in 2013!
JOIN US IN MAKING THIS HAPPEN! BE A PART OF THIS EXCITING VENTURE!!
