Dragon Boat History
Dragon boat racing began in this country.
What is China?
According to legend, villagers threw this food into the water.
What is rice?
This person keeps the paddlers' rhythm.
Who is the drummer?
A standard dragon boat usually carries this many paddlers.
What is 20?
This safety equipment should be worn by everyone in the boat.
What is a PDF or lifejacket?
This poet and government official is honoured during the Dragon Boat Festival.
Who is Qu Yuan?
The front of a traditional dragon boat features this.
What is the dragon head?
This person controls the direction of the boat.
Who is the steersperson?
Dragon boats move through the water using these.
What are paddles?
If the boat capsizes, paddlers should do this.
What is stay with the boat and follow instructions?
Dragon boat racing dates back approximately this many years.
What is 2 000 years?
The back of a traditional dragon boat features this.
What is a dragon tail?
The steersperson stands in this part of the boat.
What is the back (stern)?
Name one quality of a good teammate.
What is respect/cooperation/encouragement/communication?
Running here can increase the risk of injury.
What are the docks?
Villagers paddled out to try to do this for Qu Yuan.
Dragon boating is closely connected to this culture.
The most important team skill in dragon boating.
What is teamwork?
Approximately how long racing dragonboats are.
What is 12 meters?
These conditions should always be checked before paddling.
What is the weather?
This decade (years, ex. 1990s) saw modern international dragon boat racing become popular.
What are the 1970s?
The festival is now celebrated in many of these around the world.
What are countries?
Paddlers should do this to maximize speed.
What is paddle together/in sync?
Everyone should paddle at the same time for this reason.
What is efficiency/speed/team synchronization?
This positioning keeps the crew safe during a race or practice.
What is against the outside of the boat or "tight to the gunnels"/side of the boat?