Dragon boat paddlers arrived at the shed on Saturday morning excited about the prospect of a long paddle into the nether regions of the Wagonga Inlet. Conditions were perfect for the expedition with sunshine, a gentle breeze and glistening water accompanying us on our trip. Apart from a couple of small fishing boats and an oyster boat we virtually had the waterway to ourselves.
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Long paddles are a good opportunity to focus on endurance training and fine tune our paddling technique. The longer paddles will help those club members planning to participate in the 2km races at regattas this summer. Whilst the 200m and 500m races at regattas are pretty fast and furious in a straight line, the 2km races are more about strategy and good cornering.
As well as improving your fitness and having fun, dragon boating is a great way to enjoy our beautiful waterways and natural surroundings. Whilst the paddlers are always on the lookout for marine life as we make our way around the inlet, Saturday’s nature highlight was two adult sea eagles perched high close to the water’s edge squawking energetically as they do in the springtime…
If you would like to have a go at dragon boating and explore our spectacular waterways, pop down to the club’s boat shed (situated next to the Quarterdeck Café) on Saturdays at 8.30am or Tuesdays at 1.30pm. For more information contact the club via email Narooma.bwd@gmail.com You can also follow us on facebook.
