Dragon boat racing, originating in ancient China, involves 40-foot canoes decorated with dragon heads and tails. The modern sport grew from a Hong Kong festival in the 1970s and now boasts ...

Dragon boat racing, originating in ancient China, involves 40-foot canoes decorated with dragon heads and tails. The modern sport grew from a Hong Kong festival in the 1970s and now boasts ...

Dragon boats are 40-foot-long, narrow canoes decorated with a dragon's head and tail, carrying about 20 paddlers, a drummer to maintain cadence and a steerer. Their origins are with the 2,000-year ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Dragon boat racing may not be a household name just yet, but a sports club in Louisville is hoping to make it one. In 2020, 502 Dragon Boat was founded as a nonprofit organization.

Dragon boat racing involves teams of 20 paddlers, a steerer, and a drummer working in synchronization. Twelve people from the Jacksonville area are competing in the IDBF World Dragon Boat Racing ...

But they say Milwaukee’s dragon boat festival stands out. "I felt like a lot of adrenaline. It’s just a fun experience," said Zhang, who is his team's captain.

There also will be music. The 11th annual Carolina Beach Dragon Boat Regatta will be held Saturday, Sept. 21 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Carolina Beach Yacht Basin, 100 Carl Winner Drive, Carolina Beach.