Dragon boat training in China, a work out on the water

Dragon boat training for the Nantong dragon boat team. The Nantong Dragon Boat Association is the city's primary organization for the sport, established in 2017 to promote fitness and traditional culture. It is a community-driven group with over 300 members from various backgrounds and ages who regularly train on the Hao River, a scenic 5A area. Notable Local Teams Nantong features a mix of professional, collegiate, and expatriate teams that participate in major local events like the Haohe River Dragon Boat Invitational Tournament: Nantong International Friends Team: A prominent expat-led team that competes in regional races, often featuring participants from countries like South Africa, Russia, and Tanzania. Nantong Shipping College: Known for its competitive edge, both its male and female teams have previously won their respective categories in local international races. Vikings United: An international team that frequently joins competitions held at Zilang Lake. Corporate Teams: Local giants like COSCO SHIPPING Shipyard host and compete in friendship races to foster teamwork and international unity. Major Competitions & Training Teams in Nantong typically prepare for the annual Dragon Boat Festival (Duanwu Jie), which often includes high-profile events: Haohe River Race: Features straight sprints and unique 5-kilometer chase races around the ancient moat. International Participation: Nantong teams frequently travel for global events, such as the LOVBoracay International Dragon Boat Festival. Training Camps: Organizations like Benelux Chamber of Commerce run intensive training camps in Nantong for international interns Thanks for watching Constant Movement with Rich Watts. All new merch you can buy and support my channel, hoodies, tees, leggings and so much more: https://www.phlattphrogg.com/ You can check out my linktree with all kinds of goodies at: https://linktr.ee/phlattphroggdesigns