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EP07: The Race to Catch China: Inside USA Dragon Boating’s Rise with Tommy Leonardi
Can the USA catch China in dragon boating? That’s the question at the centre of this episode of Paddles Ready, as Dougie and Hando sit down with Tommy Leonardi for a deep dive into the rapid rise of USA dragon boating on the world stage.
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EP06: How Canada Became a Dragon Boat Powerhouse with Julie Robitaille
How did Canada become one of the strongest dragon boat nations in the world? In this episode of Paddles Ready, Dougie and Hando sit down with Julie Robitaille, President of Dragon Boat Canada, for a deep dive into the rise of Canadian dragon boating on the world stage.
EP05: Is Dragon Boating a Sport or Just a Festival?
It’s a question that comes up more often than you’d think and in this episode of Paddles Ready, Dougie and Hando dive straight into it.
EP04: “We Are a Sport” — The Fight to Define Dragon Boating’s Future with Claudio Schermi
“We are a sport.” It’s a simple statement but it sits at the centre of one of the biggest conversations in dragon boating today.
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Dougie Grevett
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A lifelong paddlesports athlete with a background spanning surf lifesaving, ski paddling, kayaking, and dragon boat racing. Dougie still can't watch a race without mentally coaching stroke timing and crew rhythm from the sideline.
As co-founder of Paddles Ready, his smooth analysis paired with Nick's intensity creates a commentary duo that federations, clubs, and fans can't get enough of.
Nick Hando
Co-Founder & Lead Commentator
Founder and Coach of both the Bondi Diggers in Hong Kong and the Dubai Diggers. Co-Founder of "Paddles for the Planet." After decades on the water, the commentary mic was the natural next step.
Known for his high-energy calls and the ability to make a 200m sprint feel like the most important 50 seconds of your life. If there's a race happening, Nick's voice is the one you want calling it.
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