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The likelihood of drowning for paddlers in a small boat depends on the waters they are traveling. There is usually a very small risk if the paddlers have life jackets.
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All and any who might fall into water might drown.
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The standard crew complement of a contemporary dragon boat is around 22, comprising 20 paddlers in pairs facing toward the bow of the boat, 1 drummer or caller at the bow facing toward the paddlers, and 1 steerer or tiller(helm) at the rear of the boat, although for races it is common to have just 18 paddlers. Dragon boats vary in length and crew size will vary accordingly, from small dragon boats with 10 paddlers, up to the massive traditional boats which have upwards of 100 paddlers, plus drummer and steerer. And plus a person incharge to give orders on which way to go...For the source and more detailed information concerning this subject, click on the related links section (Answers.com) indicated below this answer box.
If you are wearing a lifejacket you will be all right. Canoes and kayaks are more easily tipped over than larger boats. A large raft will be stable. A small one will not.