Dragon Boat Seat Positions: What Your Seat Means
Moved to a new seat at practice? Learn the roles in a dragon boat, what your coach may be looking for, and what to ask before you paddle.
Dragon boat guides
Guides for paddlers, coaches and club admins.
Practical advice from DragonSignUp, built by a Pittsburgh Paddlefish paddler. Read Katie’s story.
For paddlers
Understand your seat and what your crew needs from you.
For coaches
Build lineups and spend less time chasing practice replies.
How to Balance a Dragon Boat Lineup When Plans Change
Two paddlers drop out before racing. Use a saved lineup, side preferences and a substitution plan to rebuild the crew without starting over.
Still Chasing Paddlers to Find Out Who’s Coming to Practice?
Stop counting practice replies in the crew chat. Give paddlers one attendance list, a clear cancellation process and a waitlist that fills open places.
For club admins
Keep growing crews on the right roster.
Three Dragon Boat Crews, One Club: Keep Everyone on the Right Roster
Running several dragon boat crews? Give each team a clear roster, event owner and meeting point while keeping club coordination in one place.
Planning the racing season?
Use the US and Canada dragon boat festival calendar to find events, then confirm dates with the organizer.