Description
Get up and get in the water and have a go at this ancient and exciting Chinese team sport.
How to earn your badge:
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Learn:
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the safety rules
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the capsize drill
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the water buddy system
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Learn the procedures for loading, numbering off, stopping, bracing the boat, forward and backward paddling.
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Learn the instructions and commands issued by The Dragon Boat Racing Association.
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Carry out practice training sessions for a minimum of two hours.
Practice a race over a distance of at least 250 metres.
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Take part in a competitive or timed dragon boat event over a course of at least 250 metres.
