Being A Keener VS. Going to Keeners Rachel Buys

I am Rachel Buys this is my second year as a keener. I noticed straight away that in order to be successful here you have to not only be watching everything go down you have to be involved and developing the keener spirit. So I asked myself "What is the Keener Spirit?" In order to be a keener you have to be able to get up after a bad beat down. You need to be actively looking for ways to help. You should be able to push through any challenges you face. A keener sets an example for their piers. A keener is respectful. Keeners take showers. (Cough cough Guillermo cough cough) A keener is mature. Keeners are safe on and off the water. Keeners stay positive. Keeners are creative and have their own ideas. Keeners are mindful. Keeners don't fall to pier pressure. Keeners are confident. Keeners don't brag. Keeners are leaders. When listing these out I realized that my oldest brother Zac was the perfect example of a keener attitude. He never got the chance to come to Keeners but I think you don't need to be here to be a keener or have the keener attitude. Even when I'm not at Keeners I try to work the keener attitude into my life and the people around me. I think others even though they may have never had the chance to go to Keeners should still be all of these things.

-Rachel Buys