On a warm Friday morning in the Sparks Marina, a drummer sits perched in front of a double hull canoe softly pounding away as a GWN Dragon Boat designated steerer in the back of the boat yells, “Paddles up!” and 16-20 rowers raise their oars. The double-hulled canoe slowly drifts forward until the steerer says “Hold the boat!” and everyone inherently knows to stick their … [Read more...]
Dragon Boat Festival Returns to Marina Saturday
The Northern Nevada International Dragon Boat Festival is coming back to the Sparks Marina for its second year in a row this Saturday. Teams of 20 people (plus a drummer) equipped with oars, life jackets, and canoe-shaped vessels all work together to beat out other boats in this exciting team-building event. Eighteen teams are registered for Saturday’s event and groups from … [Read more...]