Training Tools

DRAGON BOAT INFORMATION

DRAGONBOAT TECHNICAL CHECKLIST

  • Make a copy of this CHECKLIST and work with your coach on ways to improve.

THE STROKE AND 4-3-2-1 DRILL

  • Learning the basics of dragon boating is easy but perfecting the stroke takes a lifetime of learning. In this video Coach Laurie demonstrates the 4-3-2-1 drill to refine our stroke:

THE EXIT

  • Pat Bradley demonstrates the elusive exit here.
  • Another exit example & more fun to watch!

CHOOSING A PADDLE SIZE

  • This is a difficult decision for new paddlers. Do not buy a paddle too soon, use club paddles and this handy formula: Choosing Your Paddle Length :
  • Read this to refine your paddle size. Make sure you get to the CONCLUSION.

THE FINISH ACCORDING TO TIM SCHAUS:

LEARN TO STEER

  • Read this information before you try your hand at steering.
    Steering Basics

DON’T LOSE IT DURING PADDLING SEASON!

KNOW YOUR WAY AROUND A RACE

 

OUTRIGGER CANOE GUIDELINES & CERTIFICATION

The following information is for your safety and increased enjoyment of TRRA’s Outrigger Canoes. Please read it carefully and watch the videos which explain techniques of changing paddling sides and reentering the craft after capsizing (huli).

Certification is done by the Pittsburgh Paddlefish. The information and form is attached here:

OC Paddling Guidelines

OC Application for Certification

Having trouble getting back into OC after a huli? Watch this video: Safety Loop

You can reserve your OC by joining and then logging into iCrew