Rich Lapachet is in many ways a native of the Oakland Estuary. In 2000 he joined the University of California Lightweight Crew at JLAC as Head Coach, and took 4+ and 8+ lineups to many championships over six years. He's now Head Coach of the Oakland Strokes Middle School program, where he also helps with community outreach. He and his family live in Alameda and he is often found all over the island, or all over the water, making sure rowers successfully navigate the Narrows and Coast Guard island!