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Dragon Boat RegattaDragon boat races are no longer an activity dedicated purely for the Dragon boat festival. It has become a popular water sport worldwide. In fact my friend has just come back from the Philippines an international dragon boat race. Unfortunately, she has lost. In Hong Kong, you may find many different categories of races being held in one day. There are:
There are different sizes of the dragon boats too. A big dragon boat will need 28 people - 1 team leader, 1 coach, 20 paddlers, 4 reserve paddlers, 1 drummer and 1 steersman. A small dragon boat will need 16 people - 1 team leader, 1 coach, 1 drummer, 10 paddlers, 2 reserve paddlers and 1 steersman. General Rules:
Where to find Dragon Boat Race
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