How do I get involved?
What is Dragon Boating?
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Dragon Boating is a fun team sport taking place in 12m long boats which take up to 20 paddlers. Teams are usually mixed with both men and women competing together.
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The sport is a great way to keep fit and in an average 90 minute training session you can burn up to 1000 calories !
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Dragon boating is not just for the summer and we train all year round.
- The sport is non-contact and is an ideal team sport to take up if you retired due to injury.
- More information on can be found here
Where do we train?
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We train at the London Regatta centre in London docklands near London city airport. For comprehensive directions click here. We have members from all over London who drive to the Regatta centre so you may be able to get a lift.
What the Club provides
- Fun with a very social, but successful team
- A 40 foot, 20 seat dragon boat
- A training paddle
- All the coaching you need
- A state of the art training centre, with a gym, saunas, shower facilities, bar & restaurant
What You need to bring
- Clothing to paddle in (depending on the weather):
- warm (layers) & light-weight
- best long sleeved & long legged
- a woollen hat if it’s colder
- old trainers or water shoes
- A set of clothes to change into after your hot shower & sauna
What it costs
- Absolutely nothing for your first few sessions
- Thereafter we recommend you become a member
How much is membership?
What else should I budget for?
- BDA membership is from £30 per year
- Race fees for a year (10 BDA events x £10, 1 national final x £20)
- Travel up to £20 return per event
- Accommodation about £30 per night for every event we stay overnight for, usually 3 – 4 races a year.
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