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Dragon boating is the world's fastest growing water sport – and the Chesapeake Boathouse is bringing it to Oklahoma!

Dragon boats have been popular for centuries in Asian countries and in recent years have been celebrated in festivals around the world. In the US, you'll find dragon boats on the water from Boston and Philadelphia to Tampa Bay, Seattle and Austin...and now in Oklahoma City.

Originating from Chinese fishing vessels, these festive boats are decorated with fierce dragon heads, colorful bodies and elaborate tails. The longest boats measure18 meters long, are almost the length of a large metro bus and carry a team of 20 paddlers plus a drummer! Smaller boats carry teams of 10 paddlers and a drummer.

Dragon boating can be purely recreational or a highly competitive sport. Races are usually 250 to 1,000 meters in length. A seasoned dragon boat crew will have a rate of 70 to 80 strokes per minute and rumor has it, a world class dragon boat crew can actually pull up a water skier!

NEW! Join our new RIVERSPORT Corporate Dragon Boat league. You're on the water for three weeks with a race for bragging rights as the grand finale. Groups of 10-11 employees will put you in great position to earn a medal. [corporate dragon boating]

Private dragon boat outings are also available. Schedule our dragon boats for your youth group, as a great activity for family reunion or as a team-building activity for your staff.