NK at Independence Dragon Boat Regatta

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The rhythmic beat of the drum, the splashing orchestra of the river, the caucaphony of cheers from the bank; yes the sounds of the 3rd Annual Independence Dragon Boat Race Regatta could be heard all along Kelly Drive. Paddlers from all over the Delaware Valley gathered at the Schuylkill this Saturday to demonstrate their ability on the river race course. Our own Sales and Marketing Manager, Katie Godfrey, called the entire race and we aimed to make her proud. We finished 10th overall out of 65 boats! Not bad for a boat full of mostly rookie paddlers. Many local organizations competed including PAL, US Army, The Philadelphia Vietnam Veterans Memorial Society and NBC 10. Dragon Boating involves speed, power and an incredible amount of teamwork. With 20 people in the boat, synchronization is critical. If you're not paddling together, the boat does not move as quickly across the 500 meter stretch. Think about giving it a try next year. Rally your coworkers and put together a team for 2010! Here's the official website. Click to see photos from the big race day and information for next year. http://www.independencedragonboat.com/ Team NK Rocking the Boat

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