About

Originating in China over two thousand years ago, the popularity of Dragon Boat racing has expanded across the globe.  The International Dragon Boat Federation is the governing body for the sport and oversees events in over 60 countries.  

The long, open canoes are often ornately decorated with a dragon head, scales and a tail.  In a large dragon boat approximately 20 paddlers sit in two rows using a single blade paddle.  Small dragon boats contain around 10 paddlers, and both configurations use a drummer and coxswain.  Events are held on flatwater with distances ranging from 200m to 2000m.

Recently there has been a surge in participation in Festival Racing due to the dragon boat's team-oriented environment.  

2009 Dragon Boat USA Board of Directors

Chairperson - Dr. Chen
Vice Chairperson - Kim Ketchum
Secretary - Scott Wu
Treasurer - Arny Chasen
NW Regional Director - Connie Flesuras
SW Regional Director - Les Hopper
NE Regional Director - Mike Blundetto
SE Regional Director - Connie Hagler
Member At Large - Tom Weitz
Member At Large - Jeannette Pasua-Houch 

2009 Dragon Boat USA Committee Chairs

Membership Committee Chair -Connie Flesuras
Coaching and Training Chair - Mike Blundetto
Competition Chair - Les Hopper
National Team Selection Committee Chair - Kim Ketchum
ICF Committee Chair - Dr. Chen