Jean Palumbo

Head of the Cuyahoga 2025 (9/27)

Thanks to:
- The guys in my eight and fours who cranked it out on the water and on land, I appreciate all of you and all the hard work you put in. I promise to always reciprocate that.
- My other teammates who I didn’t cox but who supported me throughout the regatta, especially the other coxswains. I am forever grateful for your help and hugs.
- My talented coaches who assisted me in feeling confident, prepared, and excited to race
- The IRC boosters that kept me fed and watered throughout Saturday
- Everyone at @indyrowing and Cuyahoga who made this Saturday so special
- The voice memos app, dock pep talks, Olive Garden minty chocolate bite things, and bark circles, among other things

This regatta was diabolical, from racing a boat with a broken rudder to finding out we got gold while docking. This course is the hardest I’ve ever steered, and while it was horrifying to steer it in the Cookie, I was so proud to go sub 4.77k second and third races of the day. I’m sure this experience will live rent free in my mind for the rest of my coxing career. On another note, this marks my last regatta as a highschool novice!! I’m excited for my next chapter and all the things i’m going to learn. Surely there are many trains, nice lists, and blue skies in our future (ebn required).
❤️🤍🖤