The rare cases people argue about
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A · Advanced · 4 rules · Step 3 of 4Long races and discipline
- How do turns work in 2000 m dragon boat races?The 2000 m race runs anti-clockwise round a circuit of two 450 m straights and two turns, buoys on the left.
- What penalties are there in dragon boat racing?Starters and umpires give time penalties for starts, lanes and turns.
- How do you protest a dragon boat result?A crew manager may protest another crew's conduct within 15 minutes of the race, or a result within 15 minutes of it being posted.
- What happens if a paddler falls overboard in a dragon boat race?If a crew is in distress, such as a paddler overboard, the drummer or steerer waves the boat's red flags above the head.