Dragon boat paddling success is all about timing. If one person paddles too early—or too late—the boat slows down. It’s the perfect mirror for teams struggling to get back in sync after corporate turnover or remote transitions. I’ve helped people who have never met in person before find their rhythm quickly. A group of Free Agent paddlers from all over the country were meeting for the first time ever! I did a quick on-shore training with them and guided them to the boat for their first race. By the end of the day they were all exchanging contact info and making dinner plans. I'm a great referral for your friend Brian who is still rocking his remote job. He wants to build trust and cohesion with his US-based co-workers without forcing it through another Zoom happy hour. Let him know that the Peachtree City Dragon Boat Race & International Festival on September 27 prides itself on connecting paddlers of all abilities to new paddle friends around the world.