Hello Team!

I ordered the T-Shirts.
You can now pay for your shirt after practice so I don't have to worry about bunch of $ in one bag.
If they are fast, I may have it by the last practice.
If not race day for sure.


Men's shirts are made by Augusta Sportswear:

100% polyester wicking knit * Wicks moisture away from the body * Heat sealed label * Self-fabric collar * Double-needle coverstitched collar and armholes * Set-in sleeves * Double-needle hemmed sleeves and bottom

http://www.augustasportswear.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10051&parentCategoryId=&partNumber=790



Women's shirts are made by Hanes:

Content- 100% Polyester Interlock Jersey, 4 oz
Our popular performance tee is the ticket when you need it cool and dry.

    Special interlocking fabric wicks moisture away and dries fast.
    An added bonus: Excellent UV protection.
    TAGLESS® top for no-itch comfort.
    Trimmer, contemporary fit.

http://www.hanes.com/clothing/women/t-shirts---polos/view-all-tees---polos/-h4830--1?cm_vc=OnsiteSearch&csSearchTerm=4830

Hello Team,

I notice during our practice race what we did well and what we can improve on.

Boat 1: Start was good but toward the end we just slowed down

Boat 2: Start was weak but we finished strong (only if there were 100 more meters)

Both boats had timing issue.

Let's work on the following.

1. Focus on looking forward and watch the Stroker to match the rate. Stroke rate is very consistent so should be easy to follow even with our eyes closed.

2. We need to pay attention to inside our boat and be ready for any type of start. When we hear "paddler are you ready" we should be in ready position. Normal start call is "We have an alignment", "Paddler are you ready", "Attention", and Horn but we need to be ready for anything. Even if we have a bad start, we should be able to sync up after few strokes by watching the strokes.

3. We need to work on our endurance by working on our cardio during the week and also using proper form (Ex: rotation, leg support)

We have 2 more practice to work on this and I know we'll be ready and be successful as a team.

With that said...This week's homework is Cardio!

Can you run/jog for 3 minutes?

Bronze: 4 mph

Silver: 5 mph

Gold: 6 mph

Platinum: 7 mph

Let me know via Facebook, Blog Page, or Email with your accomplishment.

Thank you.

See you at the beach.

Thomas Yoo

APCA Dragon Boat Team

Mobile 949-874-8088

Office 714-247-0583

Asian Pacific Islanders for Professional and Community Advancement

Southern California Chapter

Hello Team,
Good chance to get that extra point.
So far, only 4 people did their home work so good chance to catch up on the point.
Chris Bush, James Bush, Roger Duong, Susan Smetana
I like how Roger used the broom stick and did both sides.
Have Fun!

Hello Team,

Everyone is doing very well and getting better every week.

My record shows that James, Rebecca, and Roger are in the lead for Participation Award at 7 points.

We have 11 people close behind at 6 points.

Abel, Armando, Brandon, Christie, Jacquelene, Joy, Niccole, Ricky, Sandy, Thawatchai, Ye Young

Let me know if you feel I missed your attendance/homework.

That said, we have a homework this week which needs to be done and posted on facebook, APCA Dragons blog page, or email me back by this Friday noon.

This is our timing homework.

Your homework is to paddle following the beat from the song called "We Are Young" in YouTube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sv6dMFF_yts

I tried it myself and it is a good slow pace for about 3 minutes.

It would be great if you can grab something that looks like the paddle or just air paddle from 50 seconds mark to 3:55 mark.

So sit down on the chair and start paddling with this video playing and be sure to focus on you rotation and timing.

Have fun!

Hello Team!

Robert agreed to do his fitness class again this Saturday before our practice.

It was great & fun workout at the same time this pass Saturday.

Please respond if you will be there for this work out before the practice.

Thank you.

Hello Team!

This is a RSVP for practice 6 of 8.

We will only have 1 hour on the water so let's be on time and be ready to go out at 2pm.

I sent out separate EVITE for land workout so I would like to get a reply ASAP to get a firm count to set it up.

We'll have another gathering at KC after our practice.

Timing!

Hello Team,

Thanks for the reply for practice this weekend and also thanks to those who responded with race info.

So far we have 28 people for paddling and 15 for land drill so reply to get you name on the list.

For those coming early can get extra paddling time in on our 3rd boat 1-2pm.

Our regular 2 boats will be on the water 2-3pm after our warm-up at 1:30pm.

I will also be creating race packet for the race day which would answer most of your question about the schedules, parking, visitors, and other info.

Thank you and paddle hard.