What are the benefits of dragon boating?

Dragon boat racing is an opportunity to develop excellent physical and mental skills. Dragonboaters must develop a greater awareness for how their own body moves as well as how they move in relation with their fellow paddlers. Timing, focus, discipline, determination, communication and mutual respect are all required to become a successful team. Since paddlers come in all different ages, shapes, sizes, flexibility and physical conditioning, it is extremely challenging to integrate 22 people as one unit on a boat. The process of practicing together creates strong camaraderie and friendships that improve the overall well-being of each paddler.