Peter Reves
Team Captain & Safeguarding

How long have you been dragon boating?

4 years

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How long have you been a member of Bradford Barracudas?

​4 years - Bradford Barracudas is where I started my dragon boating journey 

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How did you get into dragon boating?

I came along on to a “bring a friend” day, and completely fell in love with the sport.  

 

​What is your favourite seat in the boat?

On the left, somewhere around bench 4. But also, I love to helm.

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What is your personal paddling highlight?

One of my first events was a pre season at Manvers. During a 500m race finish, we clawed back a gap on the team in front of us, and that was the first time I REALLY felt the power, determination and unison of our team. That will stick with me forever.

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What are your ambitions for the club this year?

I’d like to help this team grow, in terms of numbers, and compete at as many events as possible.

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What do you love about paddling?

I love how we can take a bunch of people from all walks of life, different ages, different strengths, different fitness levels, but as soon as we’re all in the boat together, we paddle as one.  

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What one piece of advice would you give to new paddlers?

Have fun! Work hard, but have fun.

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What BDA qualification do you have or working towards?

Basic Helm, Coaching Levels 1 & 2