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HOME
TEAMS
REGISTER A TEAM
CREATING A TEAM
PADDLING COMMANDS
TIPS FOR NEW TEAMS & PADDLERS
CAPTAIN’S CORNER
CAPTAIN’S CHECKLIST
2022 RACE RESULTS
2021 RACE RESULTS
2019 RACE RESULTS
2018 RACE RESULTS
2017 RACE RESULTS
2022 TEAMS
2022 RACE SCHEDULE
2022 EVENT TIMELINE
WHY WE RACE
UNITED WAY
SPONSORS
BECOME A SPONSOR
2022 SPONSORS
2021 SPONSORS
2019 SPONSORS
2018 SPONSORS
2017 SPONSORS
TRAVEL
PLAN YOUR TRIP
DIRECTIONS TO RACE LOCATION
CONTACT
PRACTICE AND RACE DAY TIPS
Hydration Tips
Drink plenty of water leading up to practices and race day and during those days. You CAN bring bottled water on the boat.
Experts recommend drinking a half-cup of water every 15-20 minutes.
Weeks before dragon boat practice get plenty of time outside to acclimate your body to hotter temperatures.
Turn the AC down or off. Don't get too accustomed to air conditioning at least one week before practices.
During dragon boat practices, take a break if you need it. DON'T OVERDO IT.
Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables and protein as you prepare for dragon boat racing.
Watermelon is an excellent source of hydrating fruit.
Sports drinks can replenish carbohydrates and electrolytes.
Avoid caffeine, alcohol or energy drinks. They can dehydrate you.
If your urine is yellow, you are dehydrated.
Source:
www.racingdragonboats.com
Signs of Heat Exhaustion
Heavy sweating. But if heat stroke sets in, the body can no longer compensate and stops sweating.
Pale skin
Muscle cramps
Feeling tired and weak
Altered mental status (confusion and disorientation)
Headache
Becoming semi-conscious or passing out
Nausea or vomiting
Source:
www.racingdragonboats.com