Board of Directors

President

David was introduced to rowing during his time at St Paul’s School in New Hampshire, where he met Rich Davis, an extraordinary teacher, rowing coach and mentor. He began rowing in the late 1980s at Brown University under coaches Val Ferme and Steve Gladstone, competing in dual races, the Eastern Sprints and the IRAs. He continued to row at New College, Oxford, where he stroked the men’s first eight and raced in the Eights Head, Fours Head, the winter and spring bumps, the Graduate Boat Race against Cambridge at Henley, and the Henley Royal Regatta. David returned to Bermuda in 2017, when he took up sculling and discovered coastal rowing. He has rowed around Bermuda for the SCARS and hopes one day to complete a solo circumnavigation. He is keen to develop rowing, sculling and beach sprints in Bermuda, and to share his love of this fabulous sport.

Director 

Adam joined the BRA Board in March 2026. He became involved in the sport in 2022 when his then 12-year-old son, Emerson, began to develop as a rower. Adam, who has been a lifelong member and volunteer with various community-based foundations, charities and clubs, attended Gettysburg College, where he played four years of NCAA Division III soccer. Returning to Bermuda in 2000, Adam played for the Bermuda Under-23 national team, which participated in Olympic qualifiers. Holding a Concacaf B Coaching Diploma, Adam has been a volunteer coach at both club and youth national team level. A Paget resident, Adam also brings over 25 years of professional experience in corporate governance and oversight to the BRA Board and is committed to serving the best interests of athletes, coaches and members while helping rowing continue to thrive in Bermuda.

Director

Amir was originally a football and tennis player, representing Bermuda at Under-20 level and playing football at Bates College for two and a half years before stepping away from the sport. He was introduced to rowing by close friend Daniel Rodriguez, known as DROD, who was a member of the Bates rowing team. Amir rowed for one semester and quickly fell in love with both the sport and its incredible community. After graduating, he was reintroduced to rowing through Longtails Rowing Club, where he is grateful to volunteer and be part of the rowing community and BRA board. Away from rowing, Amir coaches U-5 football at North Village. He is passionate about growing rowing in Bermuda, introducing more people to the sport and helping create a welcoming, enjoyable and sustainable community for future generations.

Longtails Liaison Officer

Barbara joined the BRA’s Learn to Row program in 2012 and quickly fell in love with the sport. In those early days, beginners learned in quads, wonderful boats for developing skills, provided everyone rowed in unison! The occasional hair-raising outing only added to the excitement of rowing.

Barbara served on the BRA Board from 2015 to 2026, taking on a variety of roles including supporting the annual learn to row program, hosting recreational rowing outings, and helping administer the participation of two Bermudian Olympic rowers across three Olympic Games.

In 2026, Barbara stepped away from the BRA Board to join the Board of Directors of Longtails Rowing Club, where she is focused on developing and supporting Bermuda’s youth rowing programme and creating opportunities for the next generation of rowers.

For Barbara, one of rowing’s greatest rewards is the interesting people it brings together and the lifelong friendships it creates. She is currently completing her USRowing Level 1 coaching certification and looks forward to returning to the water once she has recovered from an injury.

Treasurer

Mandy first took up rowing at school in the UK, before stepping away from the sport for 25 years. She returned to rowing in the early 2000s after joining the BRA, initially rowing with a crew of mature women known as The Pacemakers.

Mandy joined the BRA Board in 2012 and served in a variety of roles until retiring from the Board in 2026. She continues to support the Association as Treasurer.

These days, Amanda’s time on the water has been somewhat limited by another passion, she is a horse owner and avid rider. However, she hopes to get back in a boat soon and return to rowing more regularly.

Marketing Officer

Lauren began rowing in 2020 with the Guernsey Rowing Club (GRC), where she was a member for 5 years. During this time, she competed in offshore races, racing in ladies’ coxed quads and doubles throughout the summer months. She also served as a GRC Committee Member, supporting marketing and events, helping to organise the club’s 50th anniversary celebrations, and managing social media and press activities. Professionally, Lauren has worked in marketing for over 6 years, bringing her experience in communications, promotion, and events to the BRA. Since moving to Bermuda in April 2026, she has embraced island rowing, enjoying new friendships, and becoming part of the Bermuda rowing community.