Dragonboat Stories

Sidelined by a grueling shoulder injury, veteran bow-side paddler Marcus spent his months of medical leave watching his dragon boat team move on without him. But his isolation took an unexpected turn when the team posted their newest recruit: Leo, a powerhouse stroke-side paddler whose raw determination and contagious smile instantly captivated Marcus through a smartphone screen. From his boredom, Marcus didn't just realize Leo's flawless technique - he fell for him, from afar. Now, Marcus finally cleared to return to the dock. But reality hits hard when the coach places them side-by-side on the very first bench as pacers. As the left and right anchors setting the pace for the entire boat, Marcus and Leo must be mirror images of each other. Every explosive catch, every burning stroke, and every breathless second requires absolute synchronicity. Marcus already knows everything about the boy he fell for online. To Leo, Marcus is just a legendary, intimidating senior teammate. Pressed hip-to-hip on a narrow wooden bench, Marcus must balance his fierce competitive drive with a secret, agonizing infatuation. If they lose their rhythm, the boat sinks, but if they find it, they might just be unstoppable.

First-time paddler, here's a chronicle of my dragon boat experience with the RCP Sea Dragons team.

What would happen if someone was behind every peril Septimus ever faced, and he did the Committal at the end of Fyre instead of Jenna? What if he's offered a chance to learn even more powerful Magyk from long ago? Will he leave his old life for the chance to learn forgotten Magyk secrets? I do not own the Septimus Heap characters. I own nothing in this story except for Strider.

Vignettes of one individual's experience with dragon boat. Dragon boat is believed to have originated over 2500 years ago in ancient China, and it had traditionally been practiced as part of the Duanwu Festival on the summer solstice. Now, it has also been modernized as a competitive team sport.

Tuk Tuk crew is back with another story, when Danny and the racing team help solve pollution problems at the waterfront, all it takes is some clever planning and design, Priya's gutsy perseverance, hot peppers and local village heart to bring the community together solving tough problems, for guts, glory, prizes, and fun!