OUR 2012SEASON
OurPractices- Starting Now
Practices are held in Victoria on the Gorge at Go Rowing & Paddling Centre #115 – 2940 Jutland Road.
- Competitive- On the water now!! shiver, shiver
- Wed. – Warm up @ 5:30pm -On the Water @ 6:00pm
- Sat – Warm up @ 8:30am -On the water @ 9:00am
- Learn to Paddle -
- TBA - see below
- Fitness Classes -
- No scheduled team fitness at this time. It is the responsibility of all paddlers to do cross training.
Come out and practice with us!
Contact us if you are interested in joining us for a paddle.
Attention Breast Cancer Survivors!
We want to invite all Breast Cancer Survivors and Support people to join the Island Breaststrokers Dragon Boat team’s new program called
Discover DragonBoating!
Please RSVP to: Dorcas Gardner: 250-652-2708 or registration@shaw.ca
This program is designed for all ages and fitness levels and requires no past paddling experience.
This program will provide a way to challenge and recharge your body while promoting an active lifestyle in a positive and safe environment with skilled and dedicated coaches.
This program is recreational and non-competitive.
This program encourages family and friend involvement with the 3F’s
Fitness, Friendship and lots of FUN!!
Details
- 8 week instruction (2X/week) time and dates TBA
- Practices will be at “Go Rowing & Paddling Centre” on the Gorge #115 – 2940 Jutland Road.
- Paddles and PFD (floatation devices) provided
- Option to continue with the paddling season
- IBS Membership includes team shirt on loan
- Total Cost $200.00 (can be paid in instalments, financial assistance may be available)
MeetandGreet
The Island Breaststrokers Dragon Boat Team invites all those that are interested in finding out more information to come meet us Date to be determined at the Howard Johnson Hotel, 4670 Elk Lake Drive, Royal Oak
Please RSVP to: Dorcas Gardner: 250-652-2708 or registration@shaw.ca
Island Breaststrokers Dragon Boat Team objectives are:
* promoting awareness of Breast Cancer through public outreach *
*celebrating live through the pursuit of fitness and wellness *
* providing hope and mutual support *
*honouring the memory of those who have died of Breast Cancer *
**Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive well-preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, champagne in one hand, strawberries in the other…body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming, WOO HOOO…. WHAT A RIDE!!!
Come cheer us on…
GO IBS!
What’sDragonBoating?
- A dragon boat is about 12 meters in length, with a dragon head at the front and a dragon tail at the back. The boat holds 20 paddlers, one drummer, and one steer-person. It is often divided into 3 sections: the Strokes, the Engine Room and the Rockets. Imagine these 20 paddlers, paddling in unison to the rhythm of the drum, striving to be the first to cross the finish line. Now imagine the energy and the roar from the audience, cheering and motivating their team onwards.
- The drummer and steersperson have full command of the boat from the moment that they pull away from the shore. The most important command could be “hold the boat” especially in situations where the boat must be stopped immediately. From the shore it would appear that the drummer is the one who is setting the pace of the boat, but in fact it is the front two paddlers that set the pace, the drummer is just conveying that information to the rest of the boat. The drummer is key to encourage the paddlers in moments of fatigue and enforce any strategy the team has established to win the race. If the team gets out of sync, it will be the drummer who will help the team get back on track quickly!
- A steersperson guides the boat from the back using a long 9 foot steering oar. Some steerspersons prefer to stand in the boat and use their bodies to brace themselves against the steering oar. When the paddlers all start to paddle full force, it can be quite a big jolt! Standing also allows vocal commands to be clearly projected down the boat. This higher advantage point lets the steer keep their eyes on the horizon line or a spot in the distance to focus on to help keep the boat straight.
