I did know of the existence of dragon boats yet did not realize that dragon boating was an activity enjoyed by many people around the world.
Some 20 countries on all continents stage races and events according to the Worldwide Dragon Boat Calendar.
Wondering whether you can hold your own with a paddle check the Physical Readiness Chart which lays out the Fitness, Body Fat Percentage & Weight-Height Guides to Dragon Boating.
If you are in the neighborhood, Hong Kong holds its International Dragon Boat Regatta (my illustration below) on June 14 and 15.
It is a Free week-end treat which will appeal to the Consumed to Thrifty Crowd.
Tickets are required and available on a first come first served basis with a maximum of 2 tickets per person starting on June 10.
For an inside look at the festival read Dragon boating revelry by Joyce Hor-Chung Lau on Globespotters which covered the 2007 Edition.
Are you taking part in one of these?
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