Picking up where I left off yesterday, here we have the dragon boats proceeding south along the Canal skateway.
I headed along the side of the course, which was lined with flags fluttering in the wind.
The skateway went along both sides of the race course, while I took to the side of the skateway, which has a bit of snow making for more steady walking conditions.
Then I found my way down to the south end of the course, where the next race was being set up with the same boats. These would have to be the same people, by and large, who come in for the summer version (it's been going on for many years and has become a big event). And you have to be a wee bit daft to do this, but it's a whole lot of fun to watch.
Where there's a will there's a way. Great post William.
ReplyDeleteReminds me of the Henley-on-Todd Regatta held each year at Alice Springs - which is in the middle of the dessert. The teams have a boat frame that they run in along the river sand. The year it rained and there is actually water in the river they cancelled the event.
ReplyDelete...just 'slightly crazy?' The winter fun looks great with the sun and blue skies.
ReplyDeleteLooks like cold fun. Love the dragon flag.
ReplyDeleteThat's fun ! Even I would go in the boat, don't risk to fall in the water !
ReplyDeleteWell, that's the maddest thing I've seen so far this morning - though I haven't seen the news yet!
ReplyDeleteBoat on ice? That is fun to watch. Very interesting event.
ReplyDeleteI think, for me this will be the safest way to row a boat.
ReplyDeleteI am afraid of deep water ... :)
Devia de ter sido uma corrida bem divertida, aproveito para desejar a continuação de uma boa semana.
ReplyDeleteAndarilhar
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I like your winter serie more and more, William.
ReplyDeleteIn the Netherlands we've had only a few very mild winter days in January. This week we had days with a temperature of about 18ºC.
*crying softly about climate change ...* ;-(
Not gently down the stream for sure.
ReplyDeleteA bit crazy indeed!...
ReplyDeleteBut what a beautiful sunny day.
That dragon flag is amazing!
ReplyDeletelove the flags, look great against the white surroundings ... the dragon is so so so cool!! someone has a great creative style! ( ;
ReplyDeleteNever, never seen that before. Thank you so much for the interesting photo and text.
ReplyDeleteThat sun makes it look like it is warming up a bit! Optical illusion?
ReplyDeleteJanis
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Hello, neat photos of the ice rowers. Great series of photos. Happy Thursday, enjoy your day!
ReplyDeleteThat looks like fun! I keep learning new things from your blog. :-)
ReplyDeleteIt's a really interesting idea. I've done water dragon boating, back in the day. This looks fun, too.
ReplyDelete(ツ) from Cottage Country Ontario , ON, Canada!
It helps them keep fit for summer!
ReplyDeleteJust a 'wee bit daft' William?
ReplyDeleteThis must be better than a horse race.
ReplyDeleteWow! Excellent shots here and last post William. It does look so much fun but I bet it's not easy and pretty exhausting.. especially if you have to participate in many races 😀
ReplyDeleteGreat photos of a fun winter activity ~ ^_^
ReplyDeleteHappy Day to you,
A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
@Denise: thank you!
ReplyDelete@Joan: I'd like to see that.
@Tom: it was a good day for it.
@Linda: I did too.
@Gattina: yes, you can't drown in ice!
@John: it is quite something to see in person.
@Nancy: it's become quite a tradition in three years.
@Ella: row, row, row your boat, gently down the ice...
@Francisco: thank you!
@Jan: we've had a generally cold, snowy winter.
@Anvilcloud: definitely not.
ReplyDelete@Italiafinlandia: it was cold.
@Sandi: I liked it too.
@Beth: thank you.
@Aritha: you're welcome.
@Janis: sunny days here in winter are the coldest days.
@Eileen: thanks!
@DJan: it was fun to see.
@Jennifer: I've never done it.
@RedPat: quite true.
@Sharon: or a lot!
@Red: it has a lot of energy.
@Grace: I expect this one is tougher than the summer one.
@Carol: thank you!
What incredible photos!
ReplyDeleteIt must be really fun.
Maria
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Dragon boat raceing on skates
ReplyDeleteFun times for everyone. I love the dragon flag, it's quite attractive.
ReplyDeleteI'd love to see this!
ReplyDeleteI clicked on the photos to enlarge them and enjoyed this post very much!
ReplyDelete@Maria: it's quite something to see in person.
ReplyDelete@Bill: who'd have thought?
@Bill: so do I.
@Jeanie: three years ago when they started it, it was the first time in North America. I think the concept has taken off, and it's a nice addition to Winterlude, and a good contrast to the summer event.
@Lea: thank you!
That is quite a good flag.
ReplyDeleteI does look like fun and I could even imagine when you arrive you might need something cool to drink as this seems to be a great workout!
ReplyDeleteLooks exciting and fun
ReplyDeleteGoofy and fun...just right for winter.
ReplyDeleteWhat an amzing thing to do. I bet it is great fun:)
ReplyDeleteOMG. So cool!
ReplyDeleteMust be fun to watch.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
@Marie: it is!
ReplyDelete@Iris: that would be the case.
@Dora: thank you!
@Kay: it is!
@Rosie: the teams look like they have a blast.
@Klara: very much so.
@Jan: it was!