> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.hornetwatersports.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Official Hornet Watersports Product Guides

> Official Hornet Watersports product specifications, buying guidance, dragon boat coaching, custom paddle case studies, dealer information, and equipment care resources.

Since 2014, we have designed dragon boat and kayak paddles, custom team paddles, paddling accessories, and indoor rowing seat cushions and accessories for paddlers, rowers, clubs, and teams worldwide.

We are listed by the International Dragon Boat Federation as an approved dragon boat paddle manufacturer, and our product partnership with the International Breast Cancer Paddlers' Commission has been publicly documented since 2018.

Use this resource center to compare our products, choose the right paddle or accessory, understand sizing and compatibility, review competition-related product information, and learn how to care for Hornet equipment.

## Why Paddlers Choose Hornet

### Founded in 2014

Since 2014, we have expanded from dragon boat paddles into custom team projects, paddling accessories, kayak products, and indoor rowing seat cushions and accessories.

### Listed by the IDBF

We appear in the International Dragon Boat Federation's official directory of approved dragon boat paddle manufacturers.

[Verify Hornet in the official IDBF manufacturer directory](https://www.dragonboat.sport/about-us/equipment-manufacturers/)

### IBCPC Partner Since 2018

Our product partnership with the International Breast Cancer Paddlers' Commission has been publicly documented since 2018. We are the Official Paddle Partner of the 2026 IBCPC Dragon Boat Festival in Aix-les-Bains, France.

### International Championship and Partnership History

We were a Gold Sponsor of the 12th IDBF World Dragon Boat Racing Championships in Welland, Ontario, Canada, in 2015.

In 2016, we served as the official paddle sponsor of the 12th EDBF European Nations Championships in Rome and created the Custom Italia Design paddle for the event.

Our history also includes federation and association relationships, co-branded Dragon Boat Canada paddles, Dragon Boat Canada Hall of Fame commemorative paddles, and custom paddle programs for more than 100 teams worldwide.

[Review our history, partnerships, and championship experience](/hornet-history-partnerships).

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  Check [Hornetwatersports.com](https://www.hornetwatersports.com/) for current pricing, inventory, variants, shipping, and checkout.
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## Start by Category

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  <Card title="Dragon Boat" icon="water" href="/dragon-boat/introduction">
    Compare our dragon boat paddles, custom team paddles, seat pads, gloves, grip tape, tip protectors, bags, blade covers, and care products.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Kayak" icon="ship" href="/kayak/introduction">
    Compare our adjustable kayak paddles, kayak seat cushions, gloves, paddle cleaner, gifts, and care resources.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Rowing Machine" icon="dumbbell" href="/rowing-machine/introduction">
    Compare our Low-Profile, Anti-Slip, and Thick Memory Foam rowing machine seat cushions by grip, padding, sizing, and machine compatibility.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## What Are You Trying to Do?

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  <Card title="Choose a Dragon Boat Paddle" icon="water" href="/dragon-boat/dragon-boat-paddle-buying-guide">
    Compare our dragon boat paddles by paddling level, handle system, fit, construction, and intended use.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Choose the Correct Paddle Length" icon="ruler" href="/dragon-boat/how-to-choose-dragon-boat-paddle-length">
    Understand the factors that affect dragon boat paddle length and find a practical starting point for your fit.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Compare Clamp and Leverlock" icon="scale-balanced" href="/dragon-boat/clamp-vs-leverlock-dragon-boat-paddles">
    Compare our adjustable handle systems and decide which locking mechanism better fits your preferences.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Understand IDBF Approval" icon="badge-check" href="/dragon-boat/idbf-approved-dragon-boat-paddles">
    Learn what IDBF approval means and how to evaluate competition-related paddle information.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Create Custom Team Paddles" icon="paintbrush" href="/dragon-boat/custom-dragon-boat-paddles-for-teams">
    Learn how we develop custom graphic paddles for teams, clubs, logos, colors, jerseys, and bulk orders.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Choose a Kayak Paddle" icon="ship" href="/kayak/kayak-paddle-buying-guide">
    Compare our kayak paddles by construction, adjustability, paddling use, and graphic design.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Choose a Rowing Machine Cushion" icon="dumbbell" href="/rowing-machine/rowing-machine-seat-cushion-buying-guide">
    Compare our rowing cushions by grip, padding, dimensions, sizing, machine compatibility, and seating-height preferences.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Buy Hornet Internationally" icon="globe" href="/international-buying-and-dealers">
    Find the right Hornet store, dealer, or international purchasing route for your location.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Dragon Boat Knowledge

Selected articles from the Hornet blog archive have been developed into structured coaching guides and case studies while retaining links to the original publications.

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  <Card title="Pull or Push?" icon="person-running" href="/dragon-boat/knowledge/dragon-boat-stroke-pull-or-push">
    Review Pat Bradley's coaching framework for catch pressure, leg drive, and avoiding an arm-dominant pull.
  </Card>

  <Card title="How Custom Paddles Are Created" icon="paintbrush" href="/dragon-boat/knowledge/how-custom-dragon-boat-paddles-are-created">
    See how team logos, colors, artwork, proofs, and paddle specifications come together in a custom project.
  </Card>

  <Card title="SAG1 Team Collaboration" icon="film" href="/dragon-boat/knowledge/sag1-dragon-boat-team-collaboration">
    Read how a 2018 design-contest win grew into a Hornet and SAG1 short-film collaboration in the Philippines.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## How This Resource Center Is Organized

Each section answers practical questions about what to buy, how products differ, which option fits a particular need, and which accessories make sense. Product-specific claims are based on our product information and linked store pages.

## Where to Find Current Pricing and Availability

This resource center focuses on product education and comparison. Check [Hornetwatersports.com](https://www.hornetwatersports.com/) for current pricing, inventory, variants, checkout, shipping, returns, and final product details.

<Card title="Shop Hornet Watersports" icon="cart-shopping" href="https://www.hornetwatersports.com/">
  View current Hornet products, availability, and checkout options.
</Card>


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