EP11: Is Dragon Boating Too Obsessed With Tradition?
In this episode, Dougie and Hando tackle one of the sport’s biggest debates while exploring how coaching has evolved over the past 30 years. From Dougie’s behind-the-scenes look at dragon boating in Singapore to what really separates elite programs, they unpack the details that make teams faster, smarter, and more successful.
Is tradition helping dragon boating grow, or holding it back?
In this episode, Dougie and Hando tackle one of the sport’s biggest debates while exploring how coaching has evolved over the past 30 years. From Dougie’s behind-the-scenes look at dragon boating in Singapore to what really separates elite programs, they unpack the details that make teams faster, smarter, and more successful.
They also dive into the importance of boat balance, trim, and crew selection, before Dougie shares a close call and Eileen from Austcham Paddle Club Singapore joins this week’s 60 Seconds with Dougie.
To wrap things up, Hando’s Hot Take asks the big question: Is dragon boating’s love of tradition costing it its future?
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