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Year: 2025

Dragon Boat Racing Explained: Culture, Competition, and Community

Dragon Boating is a traditional paddled watercraft activity in China that goes back more than 2000 years. Modern sport has crews of up to 20 paddlers, using fiberglass boats with decorative Chinese dragon heads and tails. A combination of ancient…

Julie Thibault Story: Journey In Rowing Through Umpiring

Julie Thibault has been recognized as Umpire of the Year in 2023 by Rowing Canada Aviron (RCA), and it isn’t a surprise for many fans who follow the professional path of this sportsman. She can be proud of many achievements…

The Most Prestigious Boat Competitions in the World

The yachting industry is a luxurious sporting discipline full of competitions for professional sailors and amateurs. The racing of boats started with sailboats in the Netherlands in the 17th century. Later, custom-built yachts emerged in the Royal Yacht Squadron. Yacht…