International Swan Boat Races 09 @ Bangkok 12-13 Sep 09

Over 20 international teams will glide down the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok during the International Swan Boat Races 09. This spectacular sight along the river will definitely be an event not to be missed.

Opponents will compete in one of the two categories: Traditional or International.

The Traditional race consists of 50 men paddling in each boat weighing 5000 pounds and 96 foot in length. One or two paddle steermen and the lead paddler, who shouts at everyone for encouragement and signals the boat, are also part of the team.

The International race category is where 48-foot boats weighing 2000 pounds are paddled by 20 people within a 650 metre course.

Details of  International Swan Boat Races 09 in Bangkok

Date: 12-13 Sep 09

Venue: Chao Phraya River

Website: http://www.swanboat.org/

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