There will be a little time for Q+A with Jim Farintosh at Saturday's Summit... but even if you can't make it, I'd love to know... what would you ask a coach with a track record like Jim's?

Hello, I steer and train steers for the Golden Dragons, a senior team (we hope to field a senior d team). I'd like to learn all I can to improve our training program. Looking forward to today's call.

If you practice where other boaters (especially motor boaters) are present, make sure you know what the relevant rules of the waterways are. How do you think others with whom you share your waterway(s) perceive dragon boats (i.e. as welcome, an annoyance, etc.)? How could the relationship between dragon boaters and other types of recreational boaters be improved? #level1

What is the scariest weather-related experience you've ever encountered on the water? How would you make sure that you and your crew stay safe in an unexpected, weather-related situation? #level1

Hello! I live in Wisconsin. I joined the La Crosse Mississippi Sisters team in 2025. I was invited to try steering this season, as we do not currently have any team members who steer. I really enjoyed steering. I am just starting the level 1 training course. I look forward to learning and practicing more next season!