The Hong Kong Dragonflies team is mainly made up of teachers and faculty from HKA. However, over the years, we have had parents, spouses and partners joining us on the team. This past season, we had extended our membership to friends of paddlers... Meet one of our newest members, Morgan O'Hara as we chat with him about what it's been like to be a member of the team! 1) How long have you been paddling for the HKA Dragonflies? Why did you start? I’ve been paddling for under a year, coming in as a replacement when they were in need of an extra paddle before last year’s Stanley races. | Katherine, Kira, Matt and Morgan on our way out to a race at Stanley |
2) What sorts of exercise do you like to do outside of dragon boating?
I like a bit of variety: the occasional run, swim, hike, or workout session.
I like a bit of variety: the occasional run, swim, hike, or workout session.
Morgan and the team, under some grey skies in Sai Kung | 3) What are the challenges you've faced while dragon boating? Aside from the usual (a sore bum and back) it’s been a challenge for me to stick to rhythm while sticking to form. It always seems that if I want to paddle with proper form my timing suffers, or vice versa. 4) What do you enjoy most about dragon boating? Being out on the water and enjoying the stunning vistas, coupled with the camaraderie amongst colleagues and friends on the boat, makes it a lovely afternoon out. |
5) What tips would you give someone considering taking up dragon boating?
Aside from a good workout, dragon boating is also a special Chinese tradition, and is a unique windows unto Chinese culture - enjoy it as such and learn a bit about this history behind the races.
6) Any last words?
Paddles up!
Aside from a good workout, dragon boating is also a special Chinese tradition, and is a unique windows unto Chinese culture - enjoy it as such and learn a bit about this history behind the races.
6) Any last words?
Paddles up!
Thanks for sharing, Morgan! Stay tuned for more from the Dragonflies soon!