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Dragon Boat

Dragon Boat

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Dragon boat racing is a spectacular water sport that demands team coordination and rhythmic harmony at the highest level. In Turkey, it is practiced in some cities through clubs and festivals. It suits all ages and also stands out as a family sport.

Benefits
  • Team coordination
  • Upper body strength
  • Rhythm and synchronization
  • Socializing
  • Endurance
Physical Development

Front

Back

Primary
Supporting
Inactive

Primary Muscles

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Supporting Muscles

ChestAbdominals

Fitness Components

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Physical Demands
Coordination
Medium
Endurance
Medium
Strength
Medium
Flexibility
Low
Height advantage: Doesn’t matter
Body type: Athletic
Development by Age
12

Up to age 12

Learning paddling technique, team training

15

Up to age 15

Festivals and regional races

18

Up to age 18

National competitions

A Family Sports Background Helps
Rowing: Rhythm and power carry over easily

Starting age

Ages 10+ (ideal: 12)

Competition age

Ages 14+

Weekly time

Beginner 2–3 hours
Intermediate 4–5 hours
Advanced 6–8 hours

Estimated monthly cost

TRY 1,000 – TRY 3,000

Equipment
Paddle₺300–800
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Life Jacket₺400–1,000
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Where to Buy

Specialist sports shops near youFederation-approved retailers
Federation

Türkiye Kano Federasyonu

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Sports That Pair Well With It

A team sport; it can't be done alone.

🚣Olympic

Rowing

Racing a boat by pulling on oars; it builds upper and lower body coordination along with serious endurance.

Ages 10+3–4 hours
Water Sports
🏊Olympic

Swimming

One of the safest and most well-rounded sports: it uses every muscle in the body without putting strain on the joints.

Ages 3+2–3 hours
Water Sports

Dragon Boat Videos

Technique guides and training videos

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The Dragon Boat Festival

A video about the origins of dragon boat racing and its festival

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The Dragon Boat Festival in China

An introduction to traditional dragon boat racing, in Turkish

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