Dragon Boat team - beginner?

[pin]

How does one go about finding a dragon boat team for beginner?

Not looking for anything super serious or competitive, but something like once a week training and taking part at the Dragon Boat Festival in June.

Thanks in advance for any suggestions.

[virago]

Which location?

[pin]

Hong Kong?

Island side.

Thanks

[Mat]

You either go for a corporate team (ie Law Firm have plenty, Banks and corporate too -- so you know some gyus who paddle and you ask them) or you go ask the "clubs" like: • Island Paddling Club (IPC): http://www.hkipc.com/ • The Navy: http://www.navy.li/ • Seagods: http://www.seagods.hk/ • Royal X: http://www.rhkyc.org.hk/Dragonboating.aspx • Fair Dinkum: http://fairdinkumclub.com/ etc etc Some are men only team, some are mixed teams… That's for the expat side of the game. Plenty of local teams (super good) but less accessible (South Eagles...)

[MovingIn07]

There was a dragonboating meetup but I think it folded due to spotty turnout. I signed up for a couple of tries, but both got cancelled. Apparently it's really hard to get something like this started, so joining an established boat is the way to go.

[Mat]

It is easy to get started to be honest if you have a budget (I rekon you need at least 25K to get stated properly with only one boat and only one race - ie stanley)The most obvious place being to ask the Stanley Resident Association.I started a team back in 2008 and it wasnt really hard (we had the budget). The issue is getting committed people.

[jmb]

InterNations team is great! I joined this year and it's awesome fun. Train once a week on a Sunday and have regular socials. Not sure if they're still taking on new people but it's worth asking!

[pin]

InterNations team is great! I joined this year and it's awesome fun. Train once a week on a Sunday and have regular socials. Not sure if they're still taking on new people but it's worth asking!

Thanks, I think they are already full. Boo. I think I may have left it a bit late.

[gunsnroses]

Pin you can join a team called lorely, they do well, I can pm you the captain's no if you like, though no guarantee you'll get the spot but worth a try.

[Mat]

Re Loreley. Yes good team usually and pretty friendly. Good Option.You could also try Los Chiles - very friendly and good teamRe Loreley:http://loreley-dragonboat.com/?Results:Season_2010