BREATHING FIRE ON THE WATER

THERE are team sports and then there’s dragon boating. The traditional Chinese sport is the ultimate exercise in group work where teams of up to 20 people row in tandem. Each boat has a designated drummer to allow rowers to keep time and a sweep to steer the boat. Races are held over 200m, 500m and 1000m on flat water. The Cairns Dragon Boating Club holds four training sessions each week, on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5pm and Saturday and Sunday mornings at 7am. It is suitable for a large range of fitness levels and for both children and adults.

Who to Contact: Cairns Dragon Boating Club, 0481 369 661 What Gear: Paddles provided by club How Much: First three training sessions free