Come join us for an open call with no agenda - just a chance to meet some of the people behind the names and profile pics! Bring a beverage, come in your pajamas if you like, unwind and swap stories, challenges, fun facts...whatever comes up! Wednesday, March 18 at 7pm. Add it to your calendar now so you don't forget :)

What are your clubs/crews planning (or plotting) this summer? World domination? Something else? Maybe that's a new race, or a new race category. Or you're trying a different recruitment method. Or a new newbie program. Tell us all the things that are getting you excited for the 2026 season!

What's the split for you - or are you exclusively steering now? And if you are still paddling, how does that influence you as a steer?

Thanks to @Will Bober for inspiring this question. I'm curious.... how does your club structure the steering role? Is it a dues-paying role (i.e. do your steers pay club dues like everyone else), do you comp their dues, or do you pay your steers for their time?

- Born and bred in the NorthStar State and Land of 10,000 lakes— Minnesota - I am a 20 year veteran of the Dragon Divas of St. Paul, MN. We are now one of the largest BCS teams in the USA with a paddling membership of 140+. - I started steering practices at the bequest of our coach back in 2016. I began steering races in 2017, International BCS races in 2018 and have steered for various teams at PanAm events and at practices for teams in the metro over the past couple years. I love high stakes racing. - The only thing that scares me are pleasure boats that decide to whip around behind the staging areas of the race course and create dangerous conditions for the teams. Thrills- Getting a great start and a well executed race. - New Thrills— I started Liberty training with a rescue horse named Lucky Bea. I now sponsor her because I love her so much. I started archery lessons with my teenage grandson. He keeps me on my toes. Both activities help me quiet my mind and focus… great for steering.