Here we had the last of the dragon boats to cross the finish line for this heat.
The rest of the teams were starting to get out of the boats, so that the next set of teams could take to the boats. You must be slightly daft to do this, but it's a hugely popular event, in terms of participation, both in the winter and the summer versions. I've seen more of the winter version, however, and that's not likely to change. Tomorrow we return to ice sculptures.
Their shadows are long and I imagine it's cold!
ReplyDelete...heats in racing is a common term, but it seems a bit out of place when you are racing on ice.
ReplyDeleteThe sillier an event is, the more people join in; there must be a message there somewhere.
ReplyDeleteYou need to have fun in that cold! Well done!
ReplyDeleteThat's so fun!
ReplyDeleteSleigh for mature people … LOL
This sport looks fun. Can be enjoyed by people of all ages.
ReplyDeleteUma corrida muito interessante e original.
ReplyDeleteUm abraço e continuação de uma boa semana.
Andarilhar
Dedais de Francisco e Idalisa
O prazer dos livros
Looking at the thick clothing and the clear sky, it seems to be very cold.
ReplyDeleteSpeaking of heat (previous post) I imagine the exertion could warm a body up, even on a frigid day. Could be tough on the watchers though.
ReplyDeleteKudos to the participants and the hardy souls who stood there watching.
ReplyDeleteThere are many people braver than I am to take on the challenge in the cold.
ReplyDeleteI think this would be much more fun to watch than do!
ReplyDeleteThey seem to be having lots of fun with this race. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDelete@Linda: very cold.
ReplyDelete@Tom: it does!
@John: possibly!
@Iris: thank you!
@Ella: one way to think of it.
@Nancy: people do enjoy watching.
@Francisco: thank you.
@Jan: it certainly was.
@Anvilcloud: it was. I had one glove off for taking photos, and I had difficulties with frostbite afterwards.
@David: definitely!
@Marie: they did good with it.
@Jeanie: less physically taxing, anyway.
@DJan: you're welcome.
There must be a lot of hot drinks consumed afterwards!
ReplyDeleteI love Pat's comment. I was thinking the same thing.
ReplyDeleteWhat fun and great to be there to take photos ~ ^_^
ReplyDeleteHappy Moments to You,
A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
It looks cold but the participants are energetic.
ReplyDeleteYes, cold. I'm warm because I'm viewing your race in the comfort of my home. You must be daft to go outside and stand around when there is snow and ice everywhere. ;^/
ReplyDeleteLooks life fun
ReplyDelete@RedPat: there would be.
ReplyDelete@Sharon: definitely.
@Carol: it was!
@Red: true!
@Catalyst: cold is a good thing!
@Maywyn: that it is.
Winter fun in the sun.
ReplyDeleteFun! It's nice there was good weather.
ReplyDeleteIt was interesting to see this Dragon Boat Festival taking place on ice. Denver, Colorado, has an annual Dragon Boat Festival but it takes place in summer and it is quite a big event with many other exhibits and food, etc.
ReplyDeleteNice photos of the event.
ReplyDeleteTjatcs what exposure to cold and ice will do to people. :)
ReplyDeleteyou know how folks say "hey chickadee", well wonder what they say to men? YO DUDE!! lol. no clue. any who ... hope u r well this week. great shots. i am getting rid of clutter around here. don't enjoy all the mess. hope the hubby will follow suit. take care. ( ;
ReplyDelete@Bill: a very cold sun!
ReplyDelete@Klara: well, sunny but cold.
@Pat: our summer one goes back many years, but I have only been to it once.
@Marleen: thank you!
@Revrunner: hah!
@Beth: thank you.
Wonderfully documented!
ReplyDeleteIf I had nothing to do but sit in the boat, I could enjoy the sport.
ReplyDeleteWilliam - I have heard of (and seen) dragon boat racing, but never on ice. How cool is this? (Perhaps literally!) I had to watch a few videos to understand how they propel themselves. Fabulous. Thanks for introducing me to this terrific event!
ReplyDeleteReminds me of the saying: different strokes for different folks.
ReplyDeleteLooks very cold but exhilarating too:)
ReplyDeleteThe boats look wonderful on the ice:)
ReplyDeleteExciting to see these I'm sure, William, but it does look so cold to be out on that ice and to be honest not sure this event would be something I would be attending.
ReplyDeleteInteresting race.
ReplyDelete😀
ReplyDeleteI suppose when everything is frozen for a big part of the year you find ways to have fun anyway!
@Magiceye: thank you.
ReplyDelete@Joanne: there's no just sitting in one of these boats. Even the drummer is doing something.
@Angie: it's quite something to see this on the ice.
@Kay: very much so.
@Rosie: definitely.
@Beatrice: it was cold.
@Klara: it was indeed.
@Sandi: that's true.