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

Monday, August 10, 2009

Paddler's Profile - Carol


Carol - Ever reliable capt'n Carol

First name: Carol
Affectionately called: Capt'n Carol or Coach Carol
Official Position: Coach
Paddling Age: 8 years
Paddling Goals: Increase my strength, reach, endurance; be part of a winning team
What She Likes Best About The Team: Getting a decent amount of exercise and enjoying it with a bunch of engaging people of a wide range of ages I would likely never have met otherwise
How Did She Get Into Paddling: I tried rowing but it wasn’t my thing. (Chia: I suppose Carol likes moving forward)
General words of wisdom for possible new paddlers: If it feels weird and uncomfortable at first, the discomfort wears off and it starts to feel normal after a few practices. If you keep showing up, not paddling starts to feel abnormal. Gradually you’ll build up your strength and endurance and you may even come to morph into a competitive paddler. It takes a while to get good at it but, like most physical endeavors, practice is key.
What People Are Saying About Carol You can take the girl out of California but you can't take California out of the girl
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