I came to the SurviveOars team in 2022 to volunteer as a Steersperson, answering a request I saw on the Nextdoor app. As a retired environmental geologist, I moved to the Central Coast in 2016 and enjoy being outdoors and out on the water. Unfortunately, a rotator cuff injury keeps me from paddling on the team.
When I showed up for my first practice to train as a Steersperson, all I could think about was “don’t fall in.” After a session or two, I was hooked. I like watching the tides, weather conditions and wildlife in Morro Bay: ever changing, and adds to the Steer’s challenges!
As a freshman at UCLA, I was on the crew team, and learned the importance of the team working in unison, pulling as one to make the boat move. It’s great to be a part of that again with the SurviveOars! In 2023 I went to my first dragon boat race at Castaic Lake; it was a challenge, but tons of fun!
Steers Mezz and paddler Terry heading for breakfast at the Back Bay Paddle