Rowing for health

Les Dragon Ladies Taranis fighting cancer

The traditional Chinese sport of Dragon Boat rowing has been adopted in many parts of the world as a means of combating cancer and the problems caused by its often debilitating treatment.
Now a sufferer from breast cancer has formed a dragon boat team called Les Dragon Ladies Taranis in Albi. Buying a boat on le Bon Coin, lifejackets provided by the mairie and paddles from Toulouse the group has been rowing regularly on the Tarn as far as the Cathedral.
Oncologists recommend patients practise a sport to help with the treatment even though some patients find the treatment prevents their participation from time to time. The Albi ladies group cannot always rely on the same crew each time, but the boat is regularly full every Saturday morning. On its August break now journeys will resume in September. Information can be sought at Albi Rowing Club.
Of course the famous Varen Regatta has its 16th annual event on Thursday 23rd August on the Aveyron at Varen. No dragon boats but bags of fun. Start at 9.30 am for registration.
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