AKLAME Coaching Services of Ontario, Canada and Great White North Communications, Inc. are returning to Akron, Ohio for their 2009 Dragon Boat Camp.

The Camp is designed to immerse paddlers of all ages and abilities into the sport of Dragon Boating, one of the fastest growing water sports in the world. The Camp will be held at Craftsmen Park on Portage Lakes, during the weekend of May 15-17, 2009. It can also be a great team-building experience for corporate and school groups.

Dragon Boating is similar to sculling or crewing. The 40-foot long canoe-like boat has a colorful dragon head and tail and is propelled by 20 paddlers sitting two abreast, a drummer to sound the beat and a steersperson.

The all-inclusive weekend training camp includes paddling equipment, lodging accommodations and all meals at Craftsmen Park. The Dragon Boat Camp also includes a social/orientation, multiple water and land training sessions, team building activities, gala dinner banquet/celebration, closing ceremonies and regatta. Lodging is optional for local area participants.

The Dragon Dream Team, Ohio’s first official Dragon Boat Team, is hosting this event for the second year. For registration or more information about the 2009 Akron Dragon Boat Camp, check out the website at www.gwndragonboat.com or alcame.ca/ohiocamp09main.htm.