Sunday, September 23, 2007

Jurong Lake Centre Of Dragon Boat Racing Action

Source : Channel NewsAsia, 23 September 2007

The serene waters of Jurong Lake were stirred up this weekend as paddlers battled it out in this year's National 5-Crew Dragon Boat Challenge.

The boats in the competition were smaller and narrower than the normal dragon racing boats so balance and power were vital to speed through the 250-metre course.

Steering is by the coxswain using a paddle whereas a long rudder is used on the usual 10- and 20-crew boats.

More than 600 dragon boaters took part in the two-day challenge, organised by the People's Association. - CNA/so

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