Venue, timings and what to wear and bring with you
Days: Monday, Wednesday & Saturday Mornings at 8am for an hour (on the water for 8 please be there at 750am).
Down on the beach at the Mina Seyahi Hotel
Enter at the Barasti Bar entrance and follow down onto the beach.
Please note that the Hotel and beach facilities are not for our use unless you are a member of the Hotel.
Monday and Wednesday eveningsfrom 6th Feb 20012 at 5.15p. At Jumeirah Beach Hotel near 360 Degrees Bar
Down on the beach at the Mina Seyahi Hotel
Enter at the Barasti Bar entrance and follow down onto the beach.
Please note that the Hotel and beach facilities are not for our use unless you are a member of the Hotel.
Monday and Wednesday eveningsfrom 6th Feb 20012 at 5.15p. At Jumeirah Beach Hotel near 360 Degrees Bar
What to wear and bring?
Most new comers will tend to splash water, so wear light swim or exercise type of clothing that won't weigh down if soaked. Avoid wearing cotton as it soaks and retains water, making you feel very uncomfortable and may restrict your movement and senses for the sport.
· A pair of sunglasses will both help keep out the glare and protect your eyes from splashing water.
· A hat is highly recommended to keep you cool when exposed to the sun.
· Sunscreen is a definite. Being out on the water will exposes you more directly to sunlight (you'll generate plenty of vitamin D).
· Footwear - Supportive footwear with good treads that will grip when you are paddling and getting in and out of the boat are essential. These can be old light running shoes or water shoes. Remember they will get wet.
· Paddling gloves if you use them but they are not essential or needed by everyone
· Paddle and life jacket, if required, will be supplied by the club
· A pair of sunglasses will both help keep out the glare and protect your eyes from splashing water.
· A hat is highly recommended to keep you cool when exposed to the sun.
· Sunscreen is a definite. Being out on the water will exposes you more directly to sunlight (you'll generate plenty of vitamin D).
· Footwear - Supportive footwear with good treads that will grip when you are paddling and getting in and out of the boat are essential. These can be old light running shoes or water shoes. Remember they will get wet.
· Paddling gloves if you use them but they are not essential or needed by everyone
· Paddle and life jacket, if required, will be supplied by the club
Warm Up
Follow these options in the order listed.
1. General warm-up. To begin your warm-up do 5 minutes of light (low intensity) physical activity such as walking, push-ups, jumping jacks or jogging on the spot. Pump your arms or make large but controlled circular movements with your arms to help warm the muscles of your upper body.
2. Stretching. Any stretching is best performed after your muscles are warm, so only stretch after your general warm-up. Stretching muscles when they are cold may lead to a tear. Static stretching (stretching a muscle and holding it in this position without discomfort for 10-30 seconds) is considered the safest method of stretching.
3. Dragon boat paddling warm-up. One of the best ways to warm up is to perform dragon boating strokes whilst out of the water. This will allow you to simulate at low intensity the movements you are about to perform at higher intensity during your session. For example, you may stand or sit on flat ground and pretend to hold
1. General warm-up. To begin your warm-up do 5 minutes of light (low intensity) physical activity such as walking, push-ups, jumping jacks or jogging on the spot. Pump your arms or make large but controlled circular movements with your arms to help warm the muscles of your upper body.
2. Stretching. Any stretching is best performed after your muscles are warm, so only stretch after your general warm-up. Stretching muscles when they are cold may lead to a tear. Static stretching (stretching a muscle and holding it in this position without discomfort for 10-30 seconds) is considered the safest method of stretching.
3. Dragon boat paddling warm-up. One of the best ways to warm up is to perform dragon boating strokes whilst out of the water. This will allow you to simulate at low intensity the movements you are about to perform at higher intensity during your session. For example, you may stand or sit on flat ground and pretend to hold
Cool Down
Ensuring an effective cool-down
• Perform low intensity movements for a minimum of 5 to 10 minutes; and
• Follow this with a stretching routine
• Perform low intensity movements for a minimum of 5 to 10 minutes; and
• Follow this with a stretching routine