Hey folks - please give a big HURRAH to @Taffie Lynn Butters and @Cindy Cheong who are diving into the Level 1 Steering course. Those of you who have been doing this a while, what are 3 tips you'd share with them?

What do you call.....?? Let's start a list of regional variants for common commands. e.g. what do you call when you want people to stop paddling? What do you call a sideways hold? Let's hear all the weird and wonderful commands! 👇

For those who fly with paddles, how do you pack them, and do you check them or carry them on? I’m primarily curious about traveling with a single paddle, but I’d also love to hear how coaches manage carrying paddles for a whole team.

Are any of you going to be there next weekend? It would be cool to connect irl!

Some of you paddle year round (lucky!) but for many the season ends in September/October. If you've been considering getting your steering competency, now's a good time to jump into the courses —before you come off the water. Why? Even if you don't get a whole lot of oar time, you'll be able to observe how your club steers handle different situations, how your club approaches team and boat safety, and so much more. You don't have to wait for a start date - registration is rolling. Sign up for Level 1 in the classroom. And apply for Level 2 here. If you have questions about either course, please check the FAQ in the classroom. If you can't find what you're looking for there, drop your question below or come to our next Q+A session on September 18