FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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General FAQ about Dragon Hearts

What's Our Mission?
What can I get out of doing dragon boat?
Who is Dragon Hearts?
How many paddlers and spares do you have per team?
What kind of boats do you use to practice?

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How to Get Involved

I want to make a contribution to Dragon Hearts. What should I do?
I'm interested in sponsoring Dragon Hearts. Who do I contact?
What other ways can I help besides making a contribution ($)?

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How to Join Our Team

I want to be a part of your team! How and when can I sign up?
Your team is full? Oh no! What should I do?
I have never paddled in my life! I'm afraid of drowning. Is dragon boat dangerous?
What are the qualifications required to be a paddler?
What are the qualifications required to be a steersperson?
What are the qualifications required to be a caller?
How much does it cost to join the team?
How many practices do you have per week?
What happens if the weather is not good on practice day? Should I still come to practice?
Who should I contact if I can't make it to the practice?
I work on the weekends, and I always have OT. What should I do? I really want to paddle but all your practices fall on the weekdays.
I've been on vacation for quite some time and I missed a lot of practices, will I be a spare then?
What should I bring to the practice?
Do I have to bring my own equipment to paddle?
I'm interested in purchasing my own equipment, who should I contact?
What kind of stretches should I do before going in the boat?
Do you have any icebreaking/bonding/gathering events?
I just want to come for some dragon boat training, but I'm not interested in joining the team. What ther options do you have for me?
Is there a fee for the XT Practices?
Where can I look for teams who need an extra paddler?
I want to paddle with my friends only (perhaps a company gathering). Can I rent a dragon boat one afternoon?
What are your out-of-town races and how can I get involved?
How much do your out-of-town races cost?

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Race FAQ for Paddlers

What is the Alcan Dragon Boat Festival (ADBF)?
What is the difference between the first and second regattas we race in?
During race days, why do we need to come to the site 2 hours before the race?
I'm going to drive to the festival. Will there be parking?
Parking is hard to find, what other methods of transportation are available?
During the Alcan, am I allowed to temporarily substitute as a paddler for another team?
How long is the race course for the Alcan?
How many boats compete at each heat?
What boats are we going to use?
What happens once we're on the boat?
Last year we had a collision. Why weren't we able to re-race? That was so unfair!
I see people practice on the weekend of the race, that's hard core! Can our team do that too?
I just bought my paddle! I heard there are restrictions with equipment. What are they?
I hate raspberries! Can I bring my mouse pad to the boat to ease the "friction"?
Can I bring my water bottle and my lucky charm to the boat at the Alcan?

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