Dragon boat has a long and well-documented history.  Today, it has become an international competitive sport with its own governing body, the IDBF.

Most dragon boat races feature boats with twenty-two (22) crew members: one drummer, one steersperson, and twenty paddlers, who propel the boat typically across 500 meter distances.  The key to going faster than the other boats lies in perfect synchronization and coordination among everyone in the boat.

Technique and form are essential, too.  Lightwave employs a four-component stroke that requires practice to perfect: ① reach, ② catch, ③ pull, and ④ exit, all in one fluid movement.  Think it sounds easy?  Come try it with us and find out just how challenging (and fun!) it can be.