On the 24th June 1991 the Founding Meeting of the International Dragon Boat Federation was held in Hong Kong. Thirty years later and the IDBF has developed dragon boating into a major global modern day sport that still maintains its ancient Chinese traditions.It is the spirit of the dragon that has enriched lives, reached across cultural borders to build friendships and developed the true meaning of the word teamwork.From the history of the sport, memories from every IDBF World and Club Crew Championships to interesting interviews with notable dragon boat individuals, this book is the perfect dragon boat treasure.

Paddles Up! provides an in-depth look at dragon boating from its beginnings in ancient China to the modern-day prominence of Canadian teams on the international scene, as told in the words of top coaches of men’s and women’s teams, experts and enthusiasts, and sports health professionals across Canada. Contributing writers include Mike Haslam, executive president International Dragon Boat Federation; Matthew Smith, president Dragon Boat Canada; Kamini Jain, Vancouver; Albert MacDonald, Halifax; Jamie Hollins, Pickering; Matt Robert, Montreal; and Jim Farintosh, Toronto. Through legends, history, and traditions, to paddling tips and mental readiness, and from choosing gear to exceptional achievements, a battery of Canadian dragon-boat notables share their considerable knowledge in one authoritative volume.

A 120-page Dragon Boat Racing Journal that features: 120 wide-ruled lined pages 6 x 9 inches in size smooth white-color paper a black matte-finish cover The (I Love Dragon Boat Racing) journal can be used however you wish. This Dragon Boat Racing journal makes a wonderful present!

Play-a-Tune Tale: Ni Hao, Kai-Lan Dragon Boat Festival joins Nickelodeon's Kai-lan and her friends Rintoo the tiger, Hoho the monkey, Lulu the rhino, and Tolee the koala on an exciting dragon boat race. Rintoo feels mad when he loses the first race, but he works together with his teammate to win the next race. Preschoolers learn an important lesson about sportsmanship and friendship.

In ancient times, the Chinese saw the dragon as both a protector and a threat, able to bring on rain or cause droughts. To honor this powerful creature, people created long narrow boats that they raced in an annual rainmaking festival. From the wearing of fragrant pouches, to the consumption of rice dumplings, to thrilling boat races, the dragon boat festival of today is a celebration of Chinese traditions all over the world. Arlene Chan, a respected librarian and an experienced dragon boat racer, explores the origins of the festival, it’s customs, and the races themselves. Beautifully detailed illustrations by Song Nan Zhang let you experience the beauty and energy of this ancient festival.

- 5" x 8" - 118 lined pages - College rule line spacing - If you love Dragon Boats you'll love this notebook. - 5x8 size makes it the perfect notebook for taking notes at racing practice, or taking with you anywhere you go. - College rule lined pages let you write lots of notes and drawings. - Soft, matte finish cover is a joy to hold. - Makes a great gift for dragon boat racers and an awesome present for dragonboat teams.