UAE Dragon Boat Nation

We're sharing this special episode of Paddles Ready featuring Mr Luo, Founder and CEO of Champion Dragon Boat, a true powerhouse and driving force behind the sport's growth worldwide.

This episode is extra special as it's the first with full Mandarin translations, reflecting exactly what our sport is about: bringing East and West together through our shared passion for dragon boating.

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Mr Luo from Champion Dragon Boats | EP14

Is your paddle IDBF approved? 🤔
Before you buy your next dragon boat paddle, make sure it comes from an officially IDBF Approved Manufacturer.

Note: IDBF will soon be inspecting paddles at major events, including the World Championships and Club Crew Championship. Don't get caught with unlicensed gear!

Click the IDBF Website link below :
https://www.dragonboat.sport/about-us/equipment-manufacturers/

Let’s wish our very own Dubai Diggers all the best as they race at the Shangri-La Stanley International Dragon Boat Championships 2026 this weekend.

Good luck, Diggers! Paddle hard, stay focused, and enjoy the race. We are all cheering for you!

In EP04 of Paddles Ready, Dougie and Hando are joined by Claudio Schermi, President of the International Dragon Boat Federation (IDBF), for a wide-ranging conversation on the future of Dragon Boating and why one statement matters so much:

“We are a sport.”

Broadcast live from Macau, Claudio shares exclusive insight into the global growth of dragon boating, the recent milestone of establishing the IDBF headquarters in Hong Kong, and what it will take for dragon boating to gain greater recognition on the world stage.

In this episode:

• The global expansion of dragon boating across 80+ member federations
• Why dragon boating must be recognised as its own sport, not a discipline
• The role of club crews and why they are the foundation of the sport
• The pathway toward Olympic recognition and global legitimacy
• The economic and cultural impact of major dragon boat events

Plus:
👉 Hando’s Phantom Call returns with a fast-paced 100m race simulation
👉 60 Seconds with Dougie featuring rapid-fire insights from the paddling community
👉 Hot Take of the Week: Technique vs power — what actually wins races?

This episode goes beyond racing. It is about identity, growth, recognition, and where dragon boating is heading on the global stage.

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