3 Results for month: 06/2020

Eye-dotting the Paddlers for Life Windermere dragons in 2020

Eye-dotting is 'awakening our dragons' to gain their protection. Part of the tradition of Chinese dragon boating festivals centres on the dragon heads of the dragon boats. Its origins are in this tradition told here. This year the team experienced the traditional painting of the dragons eyes remotely via Zoom video ... More

June is usually a busy paddling time.

June over past years. June is the month for 'dotting the eyes' of our dragons and has also been a month for coaching and preparation for various events.           More

Being off the water.

Nick's off the water experience. On my daily cycle rides during the pandemic lock down I have frequently traveled along the Lancaster Canal both north and south of Lancaster. Every time I go under this bridge that carries the new Bay Gateway road over the Lancaster Canal towards Hest Bank I can't help but think of this ... More