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In a step toward greater environmental sustainability and watershed stewardship, the Potomac Boat Club has installed a 500-gallon rainwater cistern to capture and reuse rainwater for non-potable purposes—thanks to a grant from the Chesapeake Bay Trust.

Situated on the Potomac River in the heart of Georgetown, the club’s new cistern system is designed to collect rooftop and patio runoff for use in boat maintenance. The project reduces reliance on treated municipal water and supports regional efforts to improve stormwater management and protect the health of the Chesapeake Bay watershed. “We want to share this non-proprietary technology in the hopes of spurring other boathouses to conserve the region’s water, protect our rivers, and reduce operational costs." said Erik Meyers, PBC Project Leader. The installation conserves water and helps mitigate runoff during heavy rain events, preventing untreated water from entering the Potomac River and, ultimately, the Chesapeake Bay.

Potomac Boat Club held its 156th Annual Meeting on April 13. The following new governors took up their positions:

Allison Treubert, Ed Gehres and Jason Hughes

The attending membership elected the following PBC officers for the coming year (April 2025-26):

Lena Wang, President
Allison Treubert, Vice President
Ghada Hallal, Secretary
Steve Titus, Treasurer

Congratulations to the reelected and new board members and officers!

Potomac Boat Club is proud to announce that five of its junior athletes have been invited to attend the prestigious USRowing U19 High Performance Winter Camp held in Chula Vista, CA, a key step in the process for national team identification. The USRowing U19 Winter Camp brings together athletes from across the country and an important step in the long-term development of young rowers, with the potential to secure spots on future national teams and international competitions. The athletes selected are:

Tony Madigan of Wakefield High School, Arlington, VA
Mira Meek of Wakefield High School, Arlington, VA
Kenzie (Kensington) Ruhl of McLean High School, McLean, VA
Blythe Stealy of West Springfield High School, Springfield, VA
Daniel Reilly of Georgetown Day School, Washington, DC

USRowing has extended invitations to 60 girls and 60 boys to their winter camp. “We are thrilled to see these five athletes receive this incredible opportunity,” said Carol Dinion, head juniors coach.

At the April 10 Annual Meeting (the club's 153rd), the following new governors took up their positions:

Allison Treubert, Maurice Scott, Mike Kummer, Nick Woodfield

The attending membership elected the following to serve as PBC's officers for the coming year (April 2022-23):

Lena Wang, President
Mike Kummer, Vice President
Allison Treubert, Secretary
Steve Titus, Treasurer

Congratulations to the new board members and officers. Thank you for serving and leading our beloved club!

Based on current conditions, the four oar rule is no longer in effect starting today, 20 March 2022. Per the PBC Safe Boating Recommendations, the conditions that must be met for winter rowing rules to be lifted are that the water temperature must be above 50F for four days in a row (this condition was met yesterday) accompanied by prospects for high and low ambient temperature of 60F and 40F, respectively.

Additionally, the fleet of club singles and pairs are no longer grounded.

As a reminder to all rowers: as we return to the river, following the generally accepted traffic pattern shown on the Potomac River Safety Committee's website will be the best way to ensure all members minimize the risk of collision during our rows. Please be sure to check your point often to visually locate moving and fixed hazards to navigation and ensure you're on the correct side of the river.

At the recommendation of the Reopening Committee, the Board has approved new guidelines, loosening restrictions primarily on vaccinated members, effective March 1, 2022.

FOR UNVACCINATED MEMBERS: Masks are still required at all times, both indoors and outdoors; maintain social distance; no indoor fitness use or use of showers; erging permitted outside on patio, 10 ft. apart; only 1x or team boats with other unvaccinated individuals only.

FOR VACCINATED MEMBERS: Masks are now optional on PBC property, both indoors and outdoors; may erg indoors and use the weight room; may use the showers.

Please view the complete Reopening Phase 6 Guidelines for additional information. Guidelines are based on the District's updates as well as federal/medical guidance. Please contact the Reopening Committee with any questions.

USRowing awards PBC the USA W8+ and W4- Selection Camp for the 2021 World Championships. Full announcement below.

https://usrowing.org/news/2021/3/29/team-usa-usrowing-announces-senior-national-team-selection-camps-for-2021-world-rowing-championships.aspx