We recently launched the Level 2 Steering Course as a beta. Thanks so much to @Cory Graham @Nicole Herlofsky @Lesley Blyth and @Christina Potter for completing all the classroom modules, doing the homework, showing up to the calls, taking the final exam, and giving us SO much incredible feedback. They're now ready to implement their new race steering know-how and get ready for the assessment. While they're doing that, @Joann Fegley and I will be filling the holes they found in our curriculum. Like - how to practice for a 2K turn if you don't have access to a 2K course or turning corridor. How to handle washriding.. either as the boat on the wash or the one dragging another on your wash. How to handle being cut off in a race, or the shenanigans that always occur when steering inexperienced crews at charity races. The rest of you can help us improve it too - what questions do you have about race steering?

Intros. 👋In your post, tell us: - Where you're from: Cleveland, OHIO - What club / team you're with: Dragon Dream Team - What stage of your steering journey you're on - and where you're going: This is my 4th season with the team. I have completed the level 1 steering course, the Levels1 & 2 coaching courses and now I am completing the level 2 steering course. I have steered 200m, 250m, 500m and 2k. - A fun fact about you: I am bilingual. I can speak German and English fluently. - What scares you shitless about race steering or what gives you the biggest thrill. Every race is a thrill but there is always that fear that I will let the team down. - [Bonus points if you include a selfie.] I hope this selfie works.

1️⃣ How would you handle someone drifting into your lane during a race? 2️⃣ What would you do if your dragon head falls off before the race vs during the race? 3️⃣ Imagine you have right of way on a 2K turn but the boat next to you refuses to give way. What would you do?

1️⃣ How would you approach giving commands during a race? Would you share responsibility with your drummer? What do you think would work best for you? 2️⃣ What have you observed from other steers that you would like to try or avoid?

- 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.