We are the DC Dragons: Paddler's Profile

Introduction

The DC Dragons began in 1992 as the National Capital Area Women’s Paddling Association (NCAWPA). What started as a women’s dragon boat festival team has evolved to include men and mixed teams that complete in both dragonboating and outrigger canoeing. Our teams have competed both locally and internationally. In addition to competing, NCAWPA spearheads the development of dragonboating and outrigger canoeing both locally and along the East Coast. Many of our members have been coaches and/or part of the organization committees for the DC Dragon boat festival since its inception. As the first dragonboat team in the DC metro area, we strive to inspire others to join in a sport that promotes cooperative team effort, is physically challenging and fun. We paddle year-round and welcome new paddlers to join us or our sister teams, GoPink!DC and NCAWPA Youth.

This blog chronicles our journeys and achievements

Thursday, July 23, 2009

Paddler's Profile - Intro and Jimmy

Beginning today, I will be profiling one paddler from the DC Dragons every few days. My intend is to show you (the readers that), we are all just regular people with day jobs. I solicited responses from all these individual however some responses that were vulgar or lacking in "enthusiasm" were edited. Some responses had to be heavy edited or realistically recreated. My goal is to profile every paddler that raced with a DC Dragon team this season.

Jimmy - "Prepare to have your name confused"

First Name: Jimmy
Official Position: Head Coach
Paddling Age : 8 years
Paddling Goals : Move from the "team for kids who don't paddle good" to the "team for kids who paddle good".
What He Likes Best About The Team: Watching team improve as the season progresses both as individuals and as a team
Words of wisdom for new paddlers: Paddle good and I will leave you alone.
What other say about Jimmy: If you are a female Asian, prepare to respond to the name Tina.