On May 10, May 19, and May 25, our class went dragon boating and it was an interesting experience, even though I went dragon boating last year. My arm got really tired after what seemed like 20-30 strokes. But other than that (and when the person in front of me splashed me) it was very fun. I also reviewed the boat commands, which were:

Ready Position! = hold your paddle in an “A” shape

Go!= start paddling

Hold the Boat! = stop the boat

Brace the Boat! = put your paddle horizontally into the water? It’s hard to explain…

I also learned the parts of a paddle. So there’s the “T” grip, the shaft, the neck, and the blade.

I think that dragon boating builds your teamwork skills because in order to go fast, all of the paddles have to row at the same time. It also improves your strength because it requires a lot of strength to row for a long time without getting tired or taking a break.