As many of you are aware, both FCRCC and DragonZone have marathon canoes available to their members to use. FCRCC dragonboat team members will need to have at least the regular package, I believe... Please correct me if I'm wrong.
If you are serious about improving your technique for dragonboat, I highly recommend taking them out when you have a chance.
With the marathon's, it allows for you to develop a better connection to the water since there is only two of you paddling, you will need to learn how to effectively pull your weight through the water. It also gives you a sense of hull speed while paddling and you'll soon learn the best rate for moving the boat. It tends to also correct your technique as well since improper technique will be reflected in strange movements in the boat... things such as lateral shifts in weight will cause the boat to rock side to side.. or even worse.. tipping the boat.
For the more advanced, it allows you to develop your off-side and help you even out your "dragonboat" physique...
