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Welcome to the former HRC Happy Dragon site. Our Dragon boat began organizing with members of the Houston Rowing Club. Our first practice was Saturday, September 10, 2005 when Jeff Campbell of USA Dragon Boating came to town for a day of professional instruction. We paddled in a heavy rain for an hour. Our final roster was finished the day before our first race, October 22, 2005 at the Second Gulf Coast International Dragon Boat Regatta sponsored by the Texas Dragon Boat Association. With thirteen woman and six men, we placed third in the Premier Open Division Finals. We salute our honorable competitors, the San Francisco Dragon Warriors and the San Francisco Bay Area Dragons. We had a great time, and learned a lot. Here's a few pictures.
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Dragon Boat racing is an
ancient sport that was revived in the mid 20th century and its
popularity has spread around
The U. S. is divided into the Eastern, Midwest (Central) and Western regions. The Greater Houston Texas area is located in the Central Region and at that did time not have a full time Dragon Boat program. In June 2006 the Houston Heat year round team was formed and mentors other groups. In October 2006 the Pink Phurree (Breast Cancer Survivors) and the Blind Fury (Blind and vision impared) entered their first competition. Many former Happy Dragons have joined the Houston Heat team and are fulfilling the desire to help the sport grow. Here are some of exciting participations: 2006 Gulf Coast International Regatta, October 2006 2007 Houston Dragon Boat Festival, May 2007
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the world. Major competitions are held
in Asia, Europe and Canada. The United States is a late comer
to the sport and is striving to develop its program.