Dragon Boats are Coming to Abu Dhabi with ‘Adrenaline Sports Live!’
East meets West this November at ‘Adrenaline Sports Live!’ with the announcement that Dragon Boating will be on display and open to public participation in Abu Dhabi for the first time.
‘Adrenaline Sports Live!’ will be bringing dragon boat racing, one of the world's fastest-growing team water sports, to Abu Dhabi’s creek during the 13th to 15th November.
Originating in China more than 2,000 years ago, dragon boats are 40 feet long, wafer-thin watercraft. They are painted to resemble dragons and feature a carved dragon head at the bow. Teams of up to 20 people paddle in unison, to the marshalling beat of an on-board drummer.
“The Abu Dhabi National Dragon Boat Cup will have something for everyone. Dragon boating offers an opportunity for athletes to train and compete at a high level but it is also a very popular team building activity for those who wish to enjoy the fun and camaraderie of a novice competition. We have chosen to run this premiere dragon boat event along side the Adrenaline Sports Festival to maximize the opportunities for our participants to witness and participate in a variety of thrilling activities besides dragon boating. This event is open to everyone!” commented Jason McKenzie of Dragon Boats Alive
“It’s not rowing or paddling like you would in a canoe,” said CMPi UAE’s Group Director, Chris Fountain. “It’s a different stroke, timed to the pounding of the drummer. You have to get that paddle in and out of the water quick to realize the speeds that dragon boats can achieve.”
Entry to The Abu Dhabi National Dragon Boat Cup, sponsored by the Shangri La Qaryat Al Beri, is open to everyone, and ‘Adrenaline Sports Live!’ is encouraging businesses and social groups to enter teams. For those younger, more youthful types the Dragon Boat Cup organizers are also holding a Schools and University Cup, open to all schools, colleges and Universities throughout the UAE.
“It’s the best team-building exercise,” added Fountain. “You have to keep your focus and keep in sync. Once you’re all paddling in unison you’ll see why they’re named dragon boats. You’ll fly through the water.”
Dragon boating is suitable for everyone, as you do not need any particular skill sets or levels of fitness to join in, just a desire to have fun. Each team will receive two one hour training sessions prior to the dragon boat festival where participants will be taught the basic skills.
For your chance to try the latest team sport to arrive in Abu Dhabi get in touch now with
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or visit the Adrenaline Sports Exhibition site at www.adrenalinesportslive.com.
Clubs, associations and companies interested in finding out more about ‘Adrenaline Sports Live!’ should contact the organisers, CMP Information, on +971 2 406 4471 or email
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