I’ve lived in Cambridge 10 years — several of them on the River — and never knew that dragon boats have been racing here since 1980.
I’ve seen these race in Flushing, NY, right about this time of year and
was pleasantly surprised to see them here. The crowds were quite
boisterous and loud; we could hear them from our backyard.
I
also ran into one of my former students, Helen Wong, who was paddling
for the “Y.” (I hope I got that right). I hope her team did well, but
it looks like neither the Globe nor the Herald reported on this event
today.
More reporting and pictures here.
WANT TO PARTICIPATE AT THE BOSTON DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL?
Whether you want to race individually or with your company or with your friends, Living Root Dragon Boat, Inc. will help you race at the Boston Dragon Boat Festival on June 11-12, 2005! Be a part of an adrenaline-filled race!
Whether you have prior dragon boat experience or not, whether you want to paddle, steer or drum for a team, whether you want to race for fun or be ultra-competitive, we will assist you with our network of affiliated dragon boat teams in Boston!
Swimming ability is not required! All equipment including boats, life jackets and paddles will be provided by the Boston Dragon Boat Festival!
Participation through Living Root Dragon Boat, Inc. is $50 per person or $700 to register a team of 18 people (including 16 paddlers, 1 steerer, 1 drummer).
You will receive training through a combination of the coaching staff of the Boston Dragon Boat Festival as well as the coaching staff of Living Root Dragon boat, Inc.
Don’t hesitate! Sign up today and contact Bob Lee for more information at Bob.Lee@livingroot.org or visit http://www.livingroot.org!
Living Root Dragon Boat in Boston seeks men and women to race in Pawtucket, Rhode Island on Saturday September 10, 2005 and in Hartford, Connecticut on Saturday September 17, 2005. No prior experience necessary. For more information, visit http://www.livingroot.org.