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Dragon boat paddlers compete on Lanier for fun, Special Olympics
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Teams wait to swap out life jackets and boats Saturday during the Dragon Boat festival. - photo by NAT GURLEY
Dragon boat races usually are reserved for professional paddlers. Saturday, a mix of pro and amateur paddlers took to Lake Lanier, racing for cause in the inaugural Gainesville/Hall Dragon Boat Challenge at the Lake Lanier Olympic Venue. The race featured nine teams paying entry fees of $600 each.