| How safe is a dragon boat? |
 | Due to the size and design, dragon boats are very stable. This makes them suitable for participants of all levels. |
| Where did dragon boating begin? |
| Dragon boating is part of a larger Chinese cultural tradition that dates back 2,400 years. It began on the banks of the life-sustaining rivers in the valleys of southern China as a fertility rite performed to ensure bountiful crops. The first participants held their celebration on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month of the Chinese calendar. The race was held to avert misfortune and encourage the rains needed for prosperity, and the object of their worship was the dragon. Today, dragon boat Festivals are held successfully on five continents. |
| A typical Hong Kong style dragon boat is almost 12 meters long, 1 meter wide, and weighs about 1,500 lbs. It consists of the main body of the boat, with a dragonhead at the front and a long tail at the back. |
| What are dragon boats made of? |
| Traditional dragon boats are constructed of wood, while our newer BuK boats are made of a glass-reinforced polyester hull with a solid mahogany interior. |
| Where do our dragon boats come from? |
| Dragon Boats NSW have a fleet of 12 boats. These boats were manufactured by a German company, BuK.
While maintaining the traditional Hong Kong style, BuK's design modifications include an increase in length, additional room between seats, additional seat width, and an important 20% increase in buoyancy. This translates into a more stable and safer craft. |
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