How did you come to join PBC, and when did you join?
1994 through the HPP program.
When, how, and where were you first introduced to rowing?
I learned to scull recreationally at Harvard, but I had been rowing dinghies and dories my whole life.
What are your most memorable rowing (or even racing) experiences?
Oh god there are so many. SDCC in 2019 was pretty memorable. National championships in 1996 was also memorable.
Favorite boat name either at the club or ever?
“Sherman’s March”
What motivates you to get out of bed when your alarm goes off at at the crack of dawn for a row? If you prefer the afternoons, how do you make that work with your daily schedule?
The competition is doing this. And it has to happen in the morning because by the time afternoon rolls around anything could have happened.
Understanding that rowing often takes up most of one’s time and energy, are there any other hobbies you have that you’re particularly passionate about?
Sailing, biking, fixing boats.
What do you like most about the sport of rowing?
That it’s hard.
If you could choose one song to play every time you walked into a room, what would you choose and why?
Battle without honor or humanity - Tomoyasu Hotei. Got definite swagger.
When you were 10, what did you want to be when you grew up?
I really wasn't sure.
Is DC the South or the North?
Probably North.
What is your local/DC controversial/unpopular opinion, or "hot take"?
They should have made 14th st 100% pedestrian but now it's too late.
What is your favorite or underrated/unknown local attraction or place to go?
The Titanic Memorial.
What was your COVID hobby... and are you still keeping up with it?
I bought a sailboat. I still have the sailboat and it consumes all my free time and money.
What is your go to recommendation for people new to the area or visiting?
Get a bikeshare and just tool around.