Would you like to be a part of a challenging, fun, first-ever sport for women in Philadelphia, paddling on the famous Schuylkill River while enjoying the unique Boat House Row view, as well as watching the sun set as practice comes to an end. Then The Philadelphia Women's Dragon Boat Team is for you. Dragonboating is a 2,000 year old sport which has its origins in ancient Chinese myth. Dragon Boat teams paddle in a 39 foot teak wood craft which has a dragon's head at the bow, and the tail at the stern. Each boat seats about 20 people along with a drummer and steers person.
Paddles utilize four foot slim blades to propel the boat in a canoe-like fashion.
Having garnered worldwide attention, this colorful sport is a contender to participate in the 2000 Olympics in Sydney, Australia.