What is Dragon Boating?

It’s a fun, safe and inclusive team sport ideal for clients looking for new and unique team building ideas. A dragon boat is a long narrow boat that holds up to 20 paddlers all working together in unison to move the boat forward.

 

Working together is essential for success, both in the workplace and on a dragon boat. Both rely on cooperation, communication and commitment to achieve positive results.

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The dragon boat experience fosters a strong sense of camaraderie and accomplishment among participants. Best of all, everyone comes away enthusiastic and energized with a renewed sense of common purpose. Dragon boating epitomizes the very essence of working as a team.

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At DragonFire, dragon boating is our signature team building event! We are passionate dragon boaters and enjoy sharing our enthusiasm with our corporate clients.

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Our session begins with a short introduction to dragon boating including a safety brief. Teams are assigned and participants are given a PFD, paddle and a team bandana. After a demonstration at the shore, we head out on the water, under the guidance of the coach. Participants work as a team to develop their skills in preparation for races. Synchronicity is the key!

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Teams put what they have learned to the test in a series of exciting races culminating in a grand final with the medal presentation taking place on the beach.

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Learning Outcomes and Benefits

• Rewards of a combined effort: "Locking in" to a common goal

• Understanding synergy of teamwork and collaborative mindset

• Importance of mental focus and discipline required to learn a challenging new skill quickly and effectively

• Verbal and non-verbal communication skills

• Rewards of (controlled) risk taking - from time to time we see participants who are a little nervous about dragon boating. A great learning curve when they come back to shore having loved the experience and overcome their preconceived fears about the activity

 

What to bring

• Comfortable sport clothes that can get wet

• Water shoes or land shoes that you don’t mind getting wet (flip flops are ok)

• A change of clothes

• Sunglasses (preferably sport glasses that won’t fall off)

• Sunhat and sunscreen

 

DragonFire provides

• Paddles

• PFDs/Lifejackets

• Coaches and training

• Changing rooms

 

Health & Safety

• DragonFire adheres to safety procedures outlined by the International Dragon Boat Federation (IDBF).

• DragonFire operates under comprehensive insurance including 3rd party liability.

• All teambuilding participants must wear a personal flotation device (PFD) whilst on the boat.

• Boats operate within a safe distance from the Sheraton beach shoreline.

• Our onsite team hold current first aid and water safety certification