Dragon boat guides
Practical articles from building a company crew to race-day morning. For first-time crews and the HR teams planning the day.
5 min read
How to build a dragon boat team for your company
A corporate dragon boat crew has 14 people: 12 paddlers, 1 drummer and 1 steerer. A good crew is not the 12 strongest people in the office but the 12 who can hold one rhythm together.
Preparing for a dragon boat race: from practice to the finish
Getting ready for your first dragon boat race: what to focus on in practice, what to wear, how starts work and how to pace 200 metres.
5 min read
The drummer and the steerer: both ends of the boat
What the drummer and steerer do in a dragon boat, who should take the roles and what they call during a race. The two people who set pace and direction.
4 min read
HR checklist: planning a corporate dragon boat event
A step-by-step plan for HR and internal comms teams: budget lines, announcing it to staff, consents, race-day logistics and sharing it afterwards.
6 min read
Dragon boat, rowing and canoeing: the differences
Are dragon boating, rowing and canoeing the same sport? Seating direction, paddle type, crew size and boats compared, and which suits a company event.
4 min read
Book your place for 2027
The 6th Bursa Dragon Cup is on 5 June 2027. Registration is open, so book now to get the early-entry advantages.