Started dragonboat in April 2022 as a way to make new friends in my new city and could not have foreseen going to Sarasota, FL nationals in 2023, let alone world championships in Ravenna, Italy 2024!
I don’t really know what jobs my teammates have outside of the boat nor what industry they are in, but I do know what new show they’re into and what new unhealthy snacks their (grand)children are currently fighting over.
It doesn’t matter what socioeconomic background / age / salary / race / sexuality / etc. you have, what matters is that you’re a caring teammate and always willing to improve. I am happy to belong to a community that is accepting and open.
It is true, teamwork makes the dream work.
