Dragon Boat Racing Continues to Grow in South Florida – NBC 6 South Florida
“You can see the synchronized sensation. It’s not just about the paddling part, but mentally," Luu said. The team typically consists of 20 paddler in one long canoe shaped boat. Each vessel has a dragon head at the front and a dragon tail at the back. “This sport has helped me heal spiritual, mentally, physically," said co-captian Donna Lyons. "I am so proud. I have muscles finally.” Lyons is so inspired by the sport that she helped form the Dragons in Miami. For centuries, dragon boat racing has always been a big part of Asian culture as it’s on money and on television.