Tuesday practice sessions cover the basic skills of dragon boating, including: Technique explanations Timing explanations Drills Demonstrations Discussion We provide personal flotation devices and paddles.
Wednesday morning paddles provide an easy, fun, and relaxed dragon boat experience on Spa Creek. We take time to explore the shoreline and views from the dragon boat. Sessions require 10 paddlers plus a steer for safety. Sign up by 5 p.m. ET each Tuesday before practice. If there aren’t enough people signed up, we […]
Get your heart pumping! Thursday sessions provide an aerobic workout as we practice racing strategies and work on endurance. They are geared toward preparing experienced paddlers for races and international festivals. All racers should attend these practices. We encourage members who want to develop competitively and work together to advance the team to attend. New paddlers can […]
We work together, and we play together. We are Annapolis strong. Enjoy a dinner with your teammates before tomorrow's racing at Solomons Dragon Boat Festival 2023. It is a great opportunity to get to know each other better and prepare for a full day of fun and festivities.
The annual Solomons Dragon Boat Festival is a fun, family-oriented event featuring over 20 teams of paddlers competing for glory on the Patuxent River. We participated in the Solomons Dragon Boat Festival for the first time in 2022. And we received a medal for the best out-of-town team in recognition of our strong showing throughout […]
On Saturday mornings, we emphasize technique and endurance. These practices are open to paddlers at all levels of experience. We provide personal flotation devices and paddles.