International Dragon Boat Race

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Thousands of paddlers converge in Toronto to slay the dragon
The world's best dragon boat clubs will come, paddle and - perhaps - conquer
the lake

Dragon Boats Festival site: www.dragonboats.com/

The dragons are all fired up

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The city is being invaded by more than 100 dragon boat racing teams for the 2006
International Dragon Boat Federation Club Crew World Championships that begin
tomorrow.

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Taming dragons to ride the waves

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It takes 110 hours to build a dragon boat. When it is finished, it's a masterpiece.

To the unenlightened, the $10,500 boats look like over-sized canoes. The craft
is 12 metres long and about 1 metre wide. A paddle is attached to the back, with
a device that allows it to pivot for steering. The drummer sits on a raised
seat, beating out a steady rhythm for the paddlers on his drum.

The four-day competition finishes Sunday. For details of race results, visit
www.2006ccwc.com