Book description
Paddles Up! provides an in-depth look at dragon boating from
its beginnings in ancient China to the modern-day prominence of
Canadian teams on the international scene, as told in the words of top
coaches of men's and women's teams, experts and enthusiasts, and
sports health professionals across Canada. Contributing writers
include Mike Haslam, executive president International Dragon Boat
Federation; Matthew Smith, president Dragon Boat Canada; Kamini Jain,
Vancouver; Albert MacDonald, Halifax; Jamie Hollins, Pickering; Matt
Robert, Montreal; and Jim Farintosh, Toronto. Through legends,
history, and traditions, to paddling tips and mental readiness, and
from choosing gear to exceptional achievements, a battery of Canadian
dragon-boat notables share their considerable knowledge in one
authoritative volume.
Arlene Chan's passion for dragon boating was launched nine years
ago when she was researching a book on dragon boating for children.
Her book The Moon Festival was shortlisted for the Silver Birch
Award. She lives in Toronto.
Susan Humphries has been an avid dragon-boat paddler for the past
ten years. She has competed in the European, North American, and World
Club Crew Championships, and has been active in the goverance of the
sport through her work with Dragon Boat Canada. She lives in Burlington.
