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Dragon Boat Practice

<p>Team Flathead DragonFlies paddles back to the dock Wednesday evening after a dragon-boat practice in Somers Bay on Flathead Lake. The Flathead DragonFlies is a new team formed from members of last year’s Kalispell Lions team. The team recently competed in its first international race in Lethbridge, Alberta, and placed third.</p>

<p>Team Flathead DragonFlies paddles back to the dock Wednesday evening after a Dragonboat practice in Somers Bay on Flathead Lake. The Flathead DragonFlies is a new team formed from members of last year's team The Kalispell Lions. The team has recently competed in their first international race in Lethbridge, Alberta, and placed third in their division. Aug. 28, 2013 in Somers, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)</p>

<p>Doug Coats steers the boat for team Major Threat as they paddle out toward the middle of the lake Wednesday evening during a Dragonboat practice in Somers Bay on Flathead Lake. Aug. 28, 2013 in Somers, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)</p>

<p>Members of Team Flathead DragonFlies, right, watch as Team Major Threat's boat passes in Somers Bay on Flathead Lake. Aug. 28, 2013 in Somers, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)</p>

<p>Paddlers on the Major Threat team steady their boat Wednesday evening during a Dragonboat practice in Somers Bay on Flathead Lake. Aug. 28, 2013 in Somers, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)</p>

<p>Doug Coats, behind in red, demonstrates proper paddling technique Wednesday evening during a Dragonboat practice for teams Flathead DragonFlies and Major Threat in Somers Bay on Flathead Lake. Aug. 28, 2013 in Somers, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)</p>

<p>Cindy Coats organizes a group of first-time paddlers Wednesday evening during a Dragonboat practice for teams Flathead DragonFlies and Major Threat in Somers Bay on Flathead Lake. Major Threat is the four boat team put together by the Flathead Community Foundation. Aug. 28, 2013 in Somers, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)</p>

<p>Wendy Marshall, right, and Tanya Sgrenci show their spirt by dressing as vikings Wednesday evening during a Dragonboat practice for teams Flathead DragonFlies and Major Threat in Somers Bay on Flathead Lake. Aug. 28, 2013 in Somers, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)</p>

<p>Paddlers on the Major Threat team steady their boat Aug. 28 during a dragon boat practice in Somers Bay on Flathead Lake. The Montana Dragon Boat Festival takes place Saturday and Sunday at Flathead Lake Lodge.</p>

<p>Paddlers hold on to the dock Wednesday evening during a Dragonboat practice for team Flathead DragonFlies in Somers Bay on Flathead Lake. Aug. 28, 2013 in Somers, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)</p>

<p>Sonya French, left, of Team Flathead DragonFlies collects paddles at the dock Wednesday evening after a Dragonboat practice in Somers Bay on Flathead Lake. Aug. 28, 2013 in Somers, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)</p>

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| August 29, 2013 2:17 PM

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&lt;p&gt;Team Flathead DragonFlies paddles back to the dock Wednesday evening after a Dragonboat practice in Somers Bay on Flathead Lake. The Flathead DragonFlies is a new team formed from members of last year's team The Kalispell Lions. The team has recently competed in their first international race in Lethbridge, Alberta, and placed third in their division. Aug. 28, 2013 in Somers, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;Doug Coats steers the boat for team Major Threat as they paddle out toward the middle of the lake Wednesday evening during a Dragonboat practice in Somers Bay on Flathead Lake. Aug. 28, 2013 in Somers, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;Members of Team Flathead DragonFlies, right, watch as Team Major Threat's boat passes in Somers Bay on Flathead Lake. Aug. 28, 2013 in Somers, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;Paddlers on the Major Threat team steady their boat Wednesday evening during a Dragonboat practice in Somers Bay on Flathead Lake. Aug. 28, 2013 in Somers, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;Doug Coats, behind in red, demonstrates proper paddling technique Wednesday evening during a Dragonboat practice for teams Flathead DragonFlies and Major Threat in Somers Bay on Flathead Lake. Aug. 28, 2013 in Somers, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;Cindy Coats organizes a group of first-time paddlers Wednesday evening during a Dragonboat practice for teams Flathead DragonFlies and Major Threat in Somers Bay on Flathead Lake. Major Threat is the four boat team put together by the Flathead Community Foundation. Aug. 28, 2013 in Somers, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;Wendy Marshall, right, and Tanya Sgrenci show their spirt by dressing as vikings Wednesday evening during a Dragonboat practice for teams Flathead DragonFlies and Major Threat in Somers Bay on Flathead Lake. Aug. 28, 2013 in Somers, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;Paddlers on the Major Threat team steady their boat Aug. 28 during a dragon boat practice in Somers Bay on Flathead Lake. The Montana Dragon Boat Festival takes place Saturday and Sunday at Flathead Lake Lodge.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;Paddlers hold on to the dock Wednesday evening during a Dragonboat practice for team Flathead DragonFlies in Somers Bay on Flathead Lake. Aug. 28, 2013 in Somers, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;Sonya French, left, of Team Flathead DragonFlies collects paddles at the dock Wednesday evening after a Dragonboat practice in Somers Bay on Flathead Lake. Aug. 28, 2013 in Somers, Montana. (Patrick Cote/Daily Inter Lake)&lt;/p&gt;