Crescent Boat Club is a member-run rowing club at #5 Boathouse Row on the Schuylkill River in Philadelphia. Its officers are elected by the membership every two years; additional roles, representatives, and caretakers are appointed by the officers.
The current officers were elected and serve the 2025–2026 term. The next election will be held in late 2026.
Elected Officers — 2025–2026 Term
The President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer direct the club’s business and finances. The Director of Rowing and Captain oversee on-water operations, including Crescent’s junior, novice, and sculling programs.
- President – Dan Povlich
- Vice President – Rich Hamilton
- Secretary – Paul Howshall
- Treasurer – Keith Pellicone
- Director of Rowing – Gary Weilgus
- Captain – Joe Leyland
Appointed Officials
These roles represent Crescent at the Schuylkill Navy of Philadelphia and manage the boathouse and its event space day to day.
- Delegate to the Schuylkill Navy of Philadelphia – James Rodgers
- Alternate Delegate to the Schuylkill Navy of Philadelphia – Troy Madden
- Rental Manager and Caretaker – Troy Madden
Contact
- Officers – board@crescentboatclub.org
- Event space rentals – rentals@crescentboatclub.org · Rent the boathouse
- Press and media – rentals@crescentboatclub.org · Film and Photography Location Inquiry
Crescent Boat Club has rowed from #5 Boathouse Row since 1867 and has been a member club of the Schuylkill Navy of Philadelphia, the oldest amateur athletic governing body in the United States, since 1868. Club history · Membership · Youth rowing · Information · By-laws, rules & safety