Welcome to the web site of the 2010 PCC Zen Dragons, dragon boat, paddle racing
team! We are students, employees, and former students of Portland Community
College. This club has been an integral part of the Portland dragon boat community
for 23 years and going strong. We are a recreational team dedicated to fitness and
having fun. In 2008, we have built strong friendships, paddled some great races,
won 5 medals, and have amazing memories. That season we were partnered with
Portland State University (PSU) and after mentoring the "PSU Rain Dragons" for the
past 3 years, they are now an independent team with a new name.
Dragon boating is the fastest growing sport in the world and it is one of the oldest
competitive sports in Human history. Dragon boating originated in China and
predates Christianity! Races are traditionally held as part of the annual Duanwu Jie
(double fifth) festival observance in mainland China and Taiwan. It is referred to as
"double fifth" because Duanwu is reckoned as the fifth day of the fifth lunar month,
which often falls in the month of June. Competition has taken place annually for
over 20 centuries however, it emerged in modern times as an international sport in
Hong Kong in 1976.
A typical dragon boat crew consists of around 22; comprising of 20 paddlers, 1
drummer or caller at the front of the boat, and 1 tiller steering the boat at the rear.
The caller is the "heart beat" of the boat and keeps the paddlers in time. The tiller
steers the boat which is extremely difficult and tillers must be very skilled. The front
two paddlers are the timers which keep the entire boat in time with the caller. Our
club also have "mid timers" that sit in the middle of the boat which guide and keep
the back of the boat in time. A "mixed team" must have 8 women paddling and
there are also all men's and women's teams. Typically more competitive teams are in
upper divisions (e.g. division 1 and A).
We invite everyone to join our team! We are an extremely multicultural/ diverse
club and our ages range from 15-68. There is no criteria for fitness, shape, age, or
gender but we do ask that you join our commitment to fitness. Dragon boating is
an amazing core workout and it is great for toning muscles and cardiovascular
fitness.
See you on the water!
team! We are students, employees, and former students of Portland Community
College. This club has been an integral part of the Portland dragon boat community
for 23 years and going strong. We are a recreational team dedicated to fitness and
having fun. In 2008, we have built strong friendships, paddled some great races,
won 5 medals, and have amazing memories. That season we were partnered with
Portland State University (PSU) and after mentoring the "PSU Rain Dragons" for the
past 3 years, they are now an independent team with a new name.
Dragon boating is the fastest growing sport in the world and it is one of the oldest
competitive sports in Human history. Dragon boating originated in China and
predates Christianity! Races are traditionally held as part of the annual Duanwu Jie
(double fifth) festival observance in mainland China and Taiwan. It is referred to as
"double fifth" because Duanwu is reckoned as the fifth day of the fifth lunar month,
which often falls in the month of June. Competition has taken place annually for
over 20 centuries however, it emerged in modern times as an international sport in
Hong Kong in 1976.
A typical dragon boat crew consists of around 22; comprising of 20 paddlers, 1
drummer or caller at the front of the boat, and 1 tiller steering the boat at the rear.
The caller is the "heart beat" of the boat and keeps the paddlers in time. The tiller
steers the boat which is extremely difficult and tillers must be very skilled. The front
two paddlers are the timers which keep the entire boat in time with the caller. Our
club also have "mid timers" that sit in the middle of the boat which guide and keep
the back of the boat in time. A "mixed team" must have 8 women paddling and
there are also all men's and women's teams. Typically more competitive teams are in
upper divisions (e.g. division 1 and A).
We invite everyone to join our team! We are an extremely multicultural/ diverse
club and our ages range from 15-68. There is no criteria for fitness, shape, age, or
gender but we do ask that you join our commitment to fitness. Dragon boating is
an amazing core workout and it is great for toning muscles and cardiovascular
fitness.
See you on the water!
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