FAQ's
Your Questions Answered
Your Questions Answered
WHAT IS DRAGON BOATING?
Dragon boating is a team-paddling sport on water. The team of 22 consists of, 20 paddlers in pairs facing the bow of the boat, 1 helm steering and 1 drummer facing the paddlers. Paddlers follow the beat of the drum.
Dragon boating is a team-paddling sport on water. The team of 22 consists of, 20 paddlers in pairs facing the bow of the boat, 1 helm steering and 1 drummer facing the paddlers. Paddlers follow the beat of the drum.
WHERE AND WHEN DO YOU TRAIN?
We meet in Clonmel Rowing Club, Irishtown, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary. We train on Saturday mornings at 9.30am during the winter months. During the spring/summer months we have an additional training sessions on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Club members also enjoy a social paddle on Sundays. Contact us for full details of training times.
We meet in Clonmel Rowing Club, Irishtown, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary. We train on Saturday mornings at 9.30am during the winter months. During the spring/summer months we have an additional training sessions on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Club members also enjoy a social paddle on Sundays. Contact us for full details of training times.
I'VE HAD BREAST CANCER, CAN I PARTICIPATE?
Yes. Evidence has shown that exercise after breast cancer is not only safe but beneficial. Dragonboat training helps breast cancer survivors to return to health and fitness after treatment. It also aids in rehabilitation after breast cancer surgery in a fun, safe and supportive environment. Please consult your doctor before resuming exercise after surgery and/or treatment.
Yes. Evidence has shown that exercise after breast cancer is not only safe but beneficial. Dragonboat training helps breast cancer survivors to return to health and fitness after treatment. It also aids in rehabilitation after breast cancer surgery in a fun, safe and supportive environment. Please consult your doctor before resuming exercise after surgery and/or treatment.
HOW MUCH IS MEMBERSHIP?
We offer those wishing to try out dragon boating two free sessions. If you then wish to become a member, it can be arranged through the club secretary. If you wish to come along and have a try, please contact us through our Facebook page, by email or use the contact page to send us a message for full memberships details.
We offer those wishing to try out dragon boating two free sessions. If you then wish to become a member, it can be arranged through the club secretary. If you wish to come along and have a try, please contact us through our Facebook page, by email or use the contact page to send us a message for full memberships details.
WHAT EQUIPMENT DO I NEED?
You don’t need any equipment to try it out as you will be supplied with a buoyancy aid and paddle for the session. Wear runners and comfortable clothes that allow you to move freely. Avoid cotton (especially jeans) as they tend to hold water when wet. It is also useful to bring a change of clothes!
You don’t need any equipment to try it out as you will be supplied with a buoyancy aid and paddle for the session. Wear runners and comfortable clothes that allow you to move freely. Avoid cotton (especially jeans) as they tend to hold water when wet. It is also useful to bring a change of clothes!
DO I NEED TO KNOW HOW TO SWIM?
No. You do not need to know how to swim to experience dragon boating. The highly trained helm pairs people of equal weight to ensure the boat is well balanced before taking the boat out. In the unlikely event of a capsize, the buoyancy aid will keep you afloat and enable you to reach the shore.
No. You do not need to know how to swim to experience dragon boating. The highly trained helm pairs people of equal weight to ensure the boat is well balanced before taking the boat out. In the unlikely event of a capsize, the buoyancy aid will keep you afloat and enable you to reach the shore.
WHO COACHES THE TEAM?
Our head coach and mentor is Dr. Tino Castineira who has a wealth of experience and knowledge. In addition there are a number of experienced members of the team that also coach and organise training sessions.
Our head coach and mentor is Dr. Tino Castineira who has a wealth of experience and knowledge. In addition there are a number of experienced members of the team that also coach and organise training sessions.
