Sydney Dragon Sports Association Dragon Boat Club

Dragon Boating is an adrenalin pumping water sport with origins stemming back over 2000 years to the rivers of China. Originally conducted during Summer solstice traditions evolved into a modern day sport fiercely competed around the globe and will debut on the Olympic circuit as a demonstration sport in Beijing 2008.

Teams consist of twenty (20) paddlers plus a sweep and a drummer who work together to propel the boat forward for race distances of 200m, 500m & 1000 meters.

Timing , teamwork & commitment to the boat are all essential elements for a successful Dragon boat team. The feeling of driving a 2 tonne boat to a finish line at speeds of over 18 km/hr is one to be experienced. Dragon boating is a sport unlike any other with each and every member (paddler) dependant on each other every step of the way.

The sport has enjoyed a rapid growth in Sydney with boats pounding the harbour most days of the week. It has achieved a high profile within the corporate sector and features as a prominent sport in the Australian Corporate Games with over 60 teams competing in the 2006 event.