GSLR BOARD MEMBERS
Meghan Saunders - President
Meghan began her rowing adventure 9 years ago through GSLR and dove straight in. Growing up in landlocked Alberta, Canada, didn't provide a chance for rowing, but she was always intrigued by the sport. She loves being involved in the club community. Meghan began coaching soon after joining the club and enjoys helping others learn and grow in rowing. In addition to rowing, Meghan works as an industrial designer, loves to travel, and dabbles in pottery, climbing, stand-up paddle boarding, and soccer.
Sarah Waters - Vice President
After years of being interested in trying rowing and failed attempts at attending Great Salt Lake Rowing's annual Learn To Row Day, Sarah finally signed up solo for lessons in the summer of 2022. After that experience, Sarah was hooked---both for what rowing provides from a physical and mental perspective as well as what the Great Salt Lake Rowing club provides its members in terms of community. After just a couple of years of rowing, Sarah is excited to be more engaged in the club as a coach and board member, while helping herself and others develop their skills and find community via the sport of rowing. Originally from Utah, Sarah is an avid traveler and adventure seeker, both stateside and abroad, and an amateur photographer. Sarah loves trying new things; in addition to rowing, she also enjoys rock climbing, hiking, golfing, and various hobbies that keep her active and social.
Siarl Ward - Secretary
As a native of Ogden, Utah, Siarl's life has been intrinsically linked to the Great Salt Lake, with his family putting down roots in various towns along its eastern shores. He remembers Easter egg hunts on Antelope Island and the unique sensation of swimming and floating the lake's salty waters as a child. However, it wasn't until 2022, when the lake's drastic decline reached its lowest point, that Siarl truly grasped the vital role that the Great Salt Lake plays in Utah's ecosystem and the lives of its inhabitants. This newfound awareness sparked a deep interest, which led him down an online rabbit hole culminating in the discovery of Great Salt Lake Rowing. A lifelong participant of recreational water sports, with experiences ranging from swimming to white-water rafting, kayaking, sailing, and water-skiing, the idea of rowing resonated deeply. Siarl embraced the challenge, signing up for Learn To Row lessons, and instantly fell head-over-paddles for the sport. Now he eagerly anticipates the thrill of his first regattas, ready to put his skills to the test.
Irene Lysenko - Treasurer
Irene fell in love with rowing while living in Connecticut some 15+ years ago. What was supposed to be a recreational pastime quickly turned into a six-day-a-week training schedule and competitions up and down the East Coast. As much fun as she has competing, she finds her greatest joy comes from teaching and coaching and watching others fall in love with the sport.
Alice Wind - Membership
Alice grew up in California and Utah with a love of being out in nature. After wanting to learn to row for years, she had the opportunity to take beginning lessons with GSLR in 2018. Up until that time, she had never been on the Great Salt Lake and immediately fell in love with its peacefulness and beauty, especially at sunset. Alice is a retired engineer with 5 daughters and 3 adorable grandchildren. Besides rowing, she loves road biking, hiking, watching thunderstorms, reading a good book with a mug of hot cocoa, and planning trips to National Parks with her husband Steve.
Malaika Homo - Communications
Malaika is originally from Elkhart, Indiana, but her love of the great outdoors led her to Utah in 2005. After spending over a decade racing all the various lengths of triathlons, she got hooked on rowing by taking a series of beginner lessons through Great Salt Lake Rowing in 2018. Malaika enjoys testing what her body can do and helping others discover the joy of movement through her work as a Certified Personal Trainer and Endurance Coach. In addition to rowing, Malaika spends time adventuring on water and by foot in the Grand Canyon, hiking, swimming, snowshoeing, snowboarding, playing kickball, reading, gardening, and hanging out with her awesome dogs.
Jason Wimmer - Equipment
Coming soon...
Liz Layne - Community Outreach
Liz tried rowing as a freshman in college through the intramural program. It was 5 states and 30 years later before she returned to rowing again. She joined Great Salt Lake Rowing right after taking lessons in 2022 and has enjoyed gaining skills and meeting lots of new people. In addition to rowing, she loves all things winter and taking her dog on adventures.
Nicole Kawakami - At Large
Nicole grew up in American Fork, Utah. After watching people row up and down the river outside her flat in Nottingham while she should have been studying, she wanted to try it when coming back home to Utah. She took learn to row lessons with the club and loved everything about it! She became very involved with the club; became a member of the board, got her coaching certificate and started coaching quickly after. She enjoys teaching and seeing people enjoy it as much as she does. When not rowing, she teaches 2nd graders, loves traveling over the summer, and enjoys cooking and baking. She really likes the look people give when she tells them she sculls on the Great Salt Lake.
Contact Us
801-319-1828
Equipment Breakage/Repair Needs
Members: If you are aware of equipment repair needs, please record it in the log book AND text Jason Wimmer at 801-673-7947.
Private Lesson Coaches
Meghan Saunders - meghan.saunders@gmail.com
Marina Contacts
Harbor Master: harbormaster@gslmarina.com
Marina Phone: 801-209-9142
Website Maintenance
Malaika Homo - gslrorg@gmail.com
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