Novice 17-18

Cinthya Gonzalez

Position: Port, Starboard Height: 5'7" Year: 1st Hometown: Escondido Major: Undeclared-Life Sciences

Hobbies: Sleep

Why rowing? I did cross country all four years of high school and hated it as much as I loved it which is what kept me on the team. As a college student I wanted to try something new, that would give me a similar feeling. What I love about rowing is the feeling of being on a team. I never did any other sport other than cross country and it's pretty independent so having to actually work with other people to achieve something because there's no other way is very different.

Fun fact: I'm an excellent hula hooper.

Rita Huang

Position: Port Height: 5'4" Year: 1st Hometown: China Major: Food Science

Hobbies: Running and swimming

Why rowing? Rowing is a completed new sport for me so I really want to try. I like the girls in the team and I had a great time with them. The sunrise is also amazing!

Fun fact: This is my first time being in California!

Kymberley (Kym) Chu

Position: Port Height: 5'1" Year: 1st Hometown: Dubai, United Arab Emirates Major: International Relations

Hobbies: Reading, hiking, visiting museums

Why rowing? I decided to join rowing because I wanted to try a new sport. Also, I like the sense of empowerment and community while being on the team.

Abigail Henderson

Position: Port Height: 5'10" Year: 1st Hometown: Springfield, VA Major: Political science

Hobbies: Dance!

Why rowing? I wanted to learn a new sport and become really, really strong.

Libby Polston

Position: Port, Starboard Height: 5'10" Year: 1st Hometown: La Jolla, CA Major: Undeclared, College of Letters and Science

Hobbies: Reading, knitting, traveling

Favorite athlete: Kikkan Randall

Why rowing? I love rowing and how my teammates not only support me but also challenge me!

Fun Fact: I grew up in Alaska, but have lived in California since 4th grade

MyLynn Phan

Position: Port, Starboard Height: 5'4" Year: 1st Hometown: San Diego, CA Major: International Relations & Community and Regional Development

Hobbies: Arts n Crafts, Outdoor Adventures, Traveling

Why rowing? Although I had never rowed before, I knew that I wanted to once I started college because I had seen really cool pictures and videos of ripped rowers. After I did, I didn’t regret it because I’ve met such amazing people and have fallen in love with the power and grace of the sport. Currently in the process of becoming a ripped rower right now.

Fun Fact: I lived in France for 5 months when I was a baby.

Sanjana Battula

Position: Starboard Height: 5'7" Year: 1st Hometown: India Major: Biological Sciences

Hobbies: Soccer, watching movies and swimming

Why rowing? I decided to join rowing to meet new people and get a good workout in! :)

Fun fact: I'm a trained Indian classical dancer

Rachel Altovar

Position: Coxswain Height: 4'11" Year: 1st Hometown: Arcadia, CA Major: Materials Science Engineering

Hobbies: Petting puppies, traveling, and enjoying our rowing sunrises

Why rowing? I decided to join the rowing team because it was always something I was interested in during high school, but where I lived there were no rowing clubs around. I like being on the team for the atmosphere and the girls I have met. Rowing is very unique because people can really relate to the same experiences as you.

Victoria Vicuña

Position: Port, Starboard Height: 5'7" Year: 1st Hometown: Stockton Major: Philosophy

Hobbies: Singing, playing guitar, Netflix, hanging with friends.

Favorite athlete: Lionel Messi

Why rowing? I think rowing is an amazing sport that takes a lot of mental and physical strength. I joined the team to be apart of something awesome and empowering. I love being on the team because I feel strong and capable of anything. I love that rowing pushes me past my limits and enables me to do my very best.

Fun fact: I am Argentinian and bilingual in Spanish!

Yanely Gonzalez

Position: Port, Starboard Height: 5'5" Year: 4th Hometown: Delano, CA Major: Psychology

Hobbies: cooking & going on road trips

Why rowing? I love the competitive atmosphere and having a team to keep me accountable

Fun Fact: I’m pretty good at pronouncing names lol

Olivia Clary

Position: Port Height: 5'2" Year: 2nd Hometown: Petaluma, CA Major: Environmental Science and Management

Hobbies: Hiking, swing dancing, reading

Why rowing? I wanted to join a sport in order to get stronger and meet people, and I have family and friends who are involved with rowing so I decided to give it a shot and I've really been enjoying it.

Fun fact: My mother's name and all of my aunts' names and start with C

Claire Winter

Position: Port Height: 5'6" Year: 1st Hometown: Bakersfield Major: Chemical Engineering

Hobbies: Music

Why rowing? Rowing is such a team sport, building relationships with your team members is one of the best parts.

Erin Ahern

Position: Port, Starboard Height: 5'7" Year: 4th Hometown: Windsor, CA Major: Economics

Hobbies: In my free time I like to bake cupcakes and plan events for my club, Davis Women in Business.

Why rowing? I decided to join rowing because I love being near the water and wanted to join a sport my last year.

Position: Starboard Height: 5'10" Year: 2nd Hometown: Bangladore, India Major: Biological Sciences

Hobbies: Play the Piano, Guitar, and draw/paint

Favorite Athlete: Lebron James

Why rowing? I wanted to try a new sport (used to do Basketball and Tennis all through middle school and high school). Joining rowing was truly the best decision I made because it is so different from the other sports I've played, and the people on the rowing team are simply amazing (:

Parker the Boathouse Dog

Position: Launch Height: 24" Year: 1st Major: Fluffiology

Hobbies: providing moral support during core exercises, getting petted, and playing fetch

Why rowing? my owner Coach Steph seemed to like the team, so I thought I'd give it a try too!