Dragon Boating, Events, Filipino Dragons Singapore

Photos and Videos: FDS at the 2014 Singapore National Games (1-Nov-2014)

by George

The Filipino Dragons (Singapore) (FDS) participated as guests today at the 2014 Singapore National Games. It was great to watch them in action! I took some photos of FDS (and other teams). You can see some videos I took at the end of the photo collection.

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Look at that form.
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Well… good morning JC.
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After three dragon boat sessions, I’m in love with that sensation on the boat.
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Golden Mile Complex in the background.
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The Kallang Basin is gorgeous.
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I was keen on watching the event today because I wanted to observe proper form while paddling.
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Cyrus and other FDS members making their way.
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Jaz (man seated on the boat at the front) is the current captain for the male team.
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This is the first time I saw them use a different dragon boat (DBS). FDS has it’s own boats.
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I was awestruck by their energy. Makes me want to train real hard.
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FDS Ann making her way.
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These guys aren’t from FDS but I was admiring their form. LOL
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This group (I’ve tried researching their logo on the cap) were a fun and happy bunch. I loved their energy!
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Suzie arriving to join us in watching FDS.
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Some members of the FDS female team making their way (with the PHP logo obviously). The lady in the pink cap is the current captain of the female FDS team.
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Members of the female FDS team start paddling out.
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Notice the PHP themed paddles?
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I am still studying how to get the proper A-form. Jen, the team captain (in the pink hat), has been our trainer.
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Here’s Archie, who I met at Tanjong Beach during one of FDS’ parties. He was the steerer this morning.
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Here’s Paul from the FDS male team.
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The FDS female team returning after their race.
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The 2014 Singapore National Games are being held at the Singapore Sports Hub until 9 November.

Here are two videos taken from this morning:

Male Team 1 – 200 meters (I don’t know the jargon yet! I promise to update this.)

Female Team (partly obscured – they are in Lane 5 or Boat 5)

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