Fresh out of the successes at our first race here Sai Kung this past weekend, we're getting together with Carly Buntin! She's new to the team this year, although she had dabbled with the sport last year for a couple of sessions before Buntin #3 arrived :) Our smiliest member, she's hard to miss! Read on to hear more on her thoughts about dragon boating with us!
1) How long have you been paddling for the HKA Dragonflies? Why did you start?
It's my second year paddling. However, last year's season was cut short after a visit from the stork. I'm excited to be back this season for the actual races! I started because I wanted to get some exercise and be a part of a team, as well as build friendships beyond school. Now, it's treasured time with adult conversation too, which is a bonus.
1) How long have you been paddling for the HKA Dragonflies? Why did you start?
It's my second year paddling. However, last year's season was cut short after a visit from the stork. I'm excited to be back this season for the actual races! I started because I wanted to get some exercise and be a part of a team, as well as build friendships beyond school. Now, it's treasured time with adult conversation too, which is a bonus.
2) What sorts of exercise do you like to do outside of dragon boating?
I like swimming and am just getting back into running and going to the gym. Let's see how successful it turns out to be... Stay tuned.
I like swimming and am just getting back into running and going to the gym. Let's see how successful it turns out to be... Stay tuned.
Carly and the team in action...
3) What are the challenges you've faced while dragon boating?
This year, the time commitment has been a challenge as I try to balance work and being a mum as well. I'm happy to be back in the boat but it can be tricky trading bath and story time for it sometimes ... Especially when it's cold and wet. Sad face.
This year, the time commitment has been a challenge as I try to balance work and being a mum as well. I'm happy to be back in the boat but it can be tricky trading bath and story time for it sometimes ... Especially when it's cold and wet. Sad face.
4) What do you enjoy most about dragon boating? I love paddling strong and fast. It's exhilarating. Race starts are my favourite part of practice sessions! Is that weird? Oh, and I love being on the water so that is always a bonus for me. I also like the team spirit and getting to spend time with other staff who I might not get a chance to see during the school day. Ok one more thing (there's a lot to like)... I enjoy having a chance do something active with my husband too, outside of all our other roles... when he shows up that is... *cough* shoulder injury (accompanied by music from the world's smallest violin). | Carly and the crew, between races! |
5) What tips would you give someone considering taking up dragon boating?
Do it! Why waste time procrastinating when you could be in the boat?? You get the hang of the somewhat unnatural form eventually and it's so much fun.
6) Any last words?
Yay!
Do it! Why waste time procrastinating when you could be in the boat?? You get the hang of the somewhat unnatural form eventually and it's so much fun.
6) Any last words?
Yay!