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| Dragon boat fleet continues to grow |
ONE of the fastest-growing recreational activities in Tasmania, dragon boat racing, has received a State Government grant of $24,510 to purchase two new boats for its growing member base.
Health and Human Services Minister Lara Giddings attended a traditional ‘dotting of the eye’ ceremony, where local Jin-Gang-Dhyana Buddhist monks blessed the two boats funded by the community recreation grants program.  Mayor of Clarence Jock Campbell uses red paint to dot the eyes of the dragon as part of the traditional, ceremonial blessing. The dotting of the eyes bestows a blessing for safe waters, a sturdy boat, and courage and strength for the paddlers. Ms Giddings said the State Government was pleased to support the dragon boat racing community and described it as an activity for everyone. “This is something the whole family can get involved in, as age and experience is no barrier,” Ms Giddings said. “In just two years the Lindisfarne Dragon Boat Racing Club has grown from a humble 14 members to having 135 people on the water each week. “Supporting clubs to meet the needs of growing member numbers is just one of the many ways we can support sport and recreation organisations to address barriers to sport and recreation participation. “These new boats will give many more Tasmanians an opportunity to participate in this growing sport. “I congratulate President Linda Riedel and her committee on their hard work and commitment to grow dragon boat racing in Tasmania,” Ms Giddings said. The community recreation grants program has been specifically designed to address barriers such as location, socio-economic situation, culture, language, age, gender and ability. To find out more about this program, obtain a copy of the application form, or view a full list of the successful grant recipients, please visit Sport and Recreation Tasmania’s website at www.development.tas.gov.au/sportrec/grants or call 1800 252 476. Dragon boat racing is a recreational and highly competitive sport enjoyed by people of all ages in over 50 countries and territories around the world.
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