Dragon boating is the ultimate team sport – 20 people in a boat, paddling in time, using the strength and power of their collective bodies to push a 150-kilo boat over the line…drummer on the front keeping the beat and the sweep at the back keeping the boat on track…power….strength…unison…

Dragon boating is a sport that has been around for thousands of years and is steeped in history and mythology. Over the last twenty years, countries all over the world have embraced this unique sport.

There are clubs in Canada, the United States, Russia, and all over Asia. There are over 150 in Australia including 19 in Queensland.

Queensland clubs are based in Townsville, Mackay, Tin Can Bay, Sunshine Coast, Brisbane and on the Gold Coast. Dragon boating is a sport that is taking off in Queensland with three new clubs ready to join the competition in 2009.

Check out the link About Our Sport and go to general information to find out about what dragon boating is.

If you are looking for a sport that will challenge, excite, get your heart pumping and embraces the team spirit…dragon boating is for you.

Come and try it. Once you try, you may find the spirit of the dragon hooks you!