Suzaki's summer tradition "Dragon Canoe" A heated race that deepens bonds

Dragon canoe tournament where you compete for speed on a "Ryubone" decorated with dragon heads and tails. Although the name is different, such as the Pelon Championships in Nagasaki Prefecture and the Harley Games in Okinawa Prefecture, rowing using dragon boats is held all over the country, and the only in Kochi Prefecture, `` Susaki City Dragon Canoe Tournament '' is held in Susaki City You can watch. In addition, since you can also experience dragon canoeing in Susaki City, we will introduce the appeal of the tournament and the experience together.

Susaki City and Dragon Canoe

Dragon canoe tournament, which is said to have spread and spread the world's oldest rowing boat race born in ancient China. The Susaki City Dragon Canoe Tournament was held in 1999 when students from the shipbuilding department of Kochi Prefectural Suzaki Technical High School (currently Kochi Prefectural Suzaki Sogo High School) wanted to use their technology to Susaki City. It has been held since 1999 following the donation of a dragon boat to the city.

The eight dragon boats that are still used at the Susaki City Dragon Canoe Tournament are said to have been worked on by the students of the school. From the fourth tournament, a dragon canoe for women, "Kawaso Boat", also appeared.

Susaki City Dragon Canoe Tournament

It is held every August as one of the events of the Suzaki Festival, which holds events such as the Maritime fireworks festival. The venue is the "Suzaki City Sports Center Canoe Field" facing Uranouchi Bay, where the intricate terrain unique to ria coast looks like a dragon.

One of the highlights of the Dragon Canoe tournament is the characteristics of the participating teams. Some teams are made up of colleagues, fishermen's teams, outside the prefecture, foreigners, and neighbors, as well as student teams, so you can enjoy a variety of exciting battles every year.

In fiscal 2022, the competition method is a time attack method that competes for speed on a straight course of 300 meters. 1 team 2 races. The dragon canoe ride is one boat captain, one steering, one drummer, and 20 to 24 rowers.

With the signal of the start, the sight of rowing the paddle all at once according to the rhythm of the drum is a masterpiece!

A drum player who literally inspires a rower. The sense of unity is wonderful, and the support is heated.

You can also experience

It may be difficult to participate in the race suddenly, but the "NPO Susaki Sports Club" in Urano, Susaki City accepts organizations that want to experience Dragon Canoe.

The instructor can teach you how to ride a dragon canoe, precautions, and how to enjoy it. Unlike the race, you can tour the calm inland sea in Urano. You can enjoy a refreshing feeling if you proceed along the sea while talking with your friends.

At the Susaki Sports Club, you can also experience sea kayaking for one, two and three passengers. In the Dragon Canoe Experience and Sea Kayaking Experience, you can also visit Narunashi Shrine, famous as the God of love and relationships, from the sea, because the approach extends toward the sea.

Dragon canoe, ideal for team building, is also recommended for training camps and training.
If you are confident, it may be a good idea to go to the race!

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