The Main Rules of Dragon Boat Racing

17/11/2021
The channel
 According to river conditions, men and women at 400m, 500m, 600m, 800m, 1000m straight race (the distance can be changed according to local conditions).
The course should be straight. The starting course and the finish line must be parallel and perpendicular to the course line.
According to the number of teams and the site conditions, there are 2 or 4,6,8 channels. The width of each channel can be arranged as 9m, 11m, 13.5m.
The water depth at the shallowest part of the channel shall not be less than 2.50m. There shall be no water plants, reefs and piles in the channel. There shall be no obstacles within 5m outside the channel.
Equipment
Manufactured according to the traditional dragon boat style and specifications, the production materials are not limited.
The specifications of rudder OARS and paddles are made according to the traditional requirements of each region.
Accessory device
Traditional dragon boat can be made according to the custom of the dragon head and tail, and with gongs, gongs, drums and drums, etc., another can take two water mark, ready to paddle a number of.
The players
Members of the team must be in good health, able to swim and be familiar with water.
The number of dragon boat participants is 25.
Each team has a captain (athlete) and must wear a logo during the game.
Each boat boarding team consists of 23 members, including one helmsman, one gong player, one drummer and 20 oarsmen.
Each team has two substitute players. The replacement shall be verified by the referee and completed before boarding, and cannot be replaced after boarding