2. Paddle Life jacket * This will be given to you at the clubhouse.

3.  Water bottle with water  Sunscreen  Bug spray  A change of clothes *Expect to get wet.

4. 22 10 Right side paddlers 10 Left side paddlers Drummer Steersman

5.  1. “ Paddle’s up !” = get ready The paddles are just above the water. They are not in the water.

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8. Put your paddle deep into the water and hold it there so the boat comes to a full stop.

10.  LISTEN ! LISTEN! LISTEN to instructions at all times. On the boat your steersperson or your drummer will give you the commands so it is very important to listen. This is for your safety.

11.  To move the boat as fast as you can. How can you do this? Everyone must paddle together at the same rate. Your strokes, the first two people, on the boat will set the pace.

12.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3cMqN0 UXhVw http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3cMqN0 UXhVw  Look at everyone’s top arm. They go up and down together. It’s important everyone paddles at the same time.

13.  Dawson Park Meet at Edmonton Dragon Boat Racing Club (EDBRC) 10296-87 Street For more information go to https://www.facebook.com/edmontondragonboat https://www.facebook.com/edmontondragonboat

14. See you on Wednesday!