Publisher's Synopsis
Originating in China in the third century BC, dragon boat racing is now a cross-cultural phenomenon that is one of the fastest growing athletic events in the world. A quarter of a million people turn out annually in Toronto to witness dragon boat racing. Every year in Hong Kong, Singapore, London, Berlin, New York, Vancouver and Australia major festivals showcase a range of sport, dance, cuisine, craft and ritual. This work aims to capture the sport, drama, poetry and excitement of the sport using photographs and artwork. The author, once one of Canada's racers, traces the history of dragon boat racing, provides easy-to-understand information on boat construction and racing techniques, profiles individual racers, documents the international character of the sport and looks ahead to its future.
