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Before you Come Down
You can help
us prepare the paper work by doing these three things:
1. Fill out the
short online
inquiry.
2. Print & fill out two
waiver forms.
3. Put your name on the
Practice Sign-in
page for the day you would like
to come
(note "First Time" in the "Note or Side Preference" section)
Then just come down. What to wear and what to bring information is
below.
Where and When is Practice?
We Practice at the
Gangplank Marina.
Check the
Maps & Links
page for parking or public transportation options.
Hours
Tuesdays & Thursdays 6:30-8:00pm
Saturdays & Sundays 9-10:30am
(Practice on the water is 1 hours, with 30 minutes essential warm-up &
ready on land)
What to Wear
Dragon boating is a water sport. Dress as if you would go the a water
park, go canoeing or kayaking, and prepare to get a little wet.
Most new comers will tend to splash water, so wear light swim or
exercise type of clothing that won't weigh down if soaked. Avoid wearing
cotton as it soaks and retains water, making you feel very uncomfortable
and may restrict your movement and senses for the sport.
A pair of sunglasses will both help keep out the glare and protect your
eyes from splashing water. A hat is highly recommended to keep you cool
when exposed to the sun in the middle of the river, and it helps keep
your head from getting wet.
Sun screen would definitely be helpful in keeping
you from getting burned. Being in the middle of the river exposes you
more directly under sunlight (plenty of vitamin D you'll generate).
For comfort, a padding for your behind is also helpful.
A gardening kneeling pad sold at works well for most people. Otherwise,
some of our paddlers sit on one of their soft sandals or flip-flops while
paddling.
What to Bring
Not much, except a 500ml bottle or two of water.
You will definitely need water, even when it's not hot.
What will be Provided
We have a life vest (also know as PFD -- Personal Floatation Device) an
a paddle for you.
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