If you were asked: What’s the impact of Leverage and Load in your rowing, would you be able to answer the question? Chances are you might state some theoretical relevance but not what makes them truly impactful. What do you have to do to make the Leverage work for you? How do you know when […]
Rowing equipment after the pandemic
I’ve been talking to lots of people about what rowing might look like after this pandemic is under control. Asking people to be really creative, and not hold back. Here are some of the ideas they have thrown out. Some reasonable, some unfathomable? Hand washing station at rowing facility, for before and after rowing Oar […]
Row Better Equipment: A Four-Step Plan
Rowers and coaches thirst for mental and physical improvements. It’s what we do—often chasing those improvements in a scientific and methodical manner. Yet…so many of us miss taking a few big steps that can make an enormous difference. And by missing that those steps someone ends up rowing with marginal equipment. Is Marginal Equipment So […]
5 Tricks To Squeeze More From Your Concept2 Indoor Rower
Most rowers would rather be rowing on the water than sitting on an indoor rower. Unfortunately that’s not happening for many of us right now. If you find yourself on an indoor rower, especially that stalwart of equipment the Concept2 Indoor Rower (aka Erg), there are several tricks you can use to squeeze more life (and […]
How To Measure The 5 Critical Elements Of Rowing Leverage (And Why You Need To Know Them)
You-are-jazzed! Time to get out of the house for a few. Into the car you jump for a quick drive to the store. You adjust the seat, position the steering wheel height, move the side mirrors, tweak the rear view mirror, heater on, radio volume perfect. Might as well have everything in the best place—right? The […]
How To Do A Simple Rigger Height Check
There is a super simple test you can do to see if your rigger height is set in the correct spot—it’s called the Height Check. It will help you easily determine if your oarlock has the proper height. Here’s how you do it. (Steps are the same for sweep or sculling). Step 1: Prepare. Launch […]
Rowing Equipment Love: Now Is The Critical Time To Give It
Rowing equipment love often gets forgotten for “other” things I left in a hurry. So fast the boathouse door didn’t get shut. We sped off. Driving like a NASCAR pro. There was an emergency. The next hours—days—were consumed with responding to the emergency. It was a week before I got back to the boathouse. When […]
How To Row Safe (and Sane) In The Time of COVID-19
I was burning with fever. Weak in the legs. Head pounding. We had been training flat out and our boat was finally moving. But I couldn’t get out of bed. I didn’t have the strength to go to practice. And the worst part—when I went to the doctor she told me “You have an infection. […]
Will Your Shell Trailer Hitch Be Ready When You Are?
Take a look at the back of this truck. What do you notice? (Or more specifically, what don’t you notice?) This is exactly what I saw the day when I came out of my hotel room during a Spring Training trip. I went to connect the shell trailer to the truck—no hitch. Some time […]
Rudders and Skegs Banned On Rowing Shells
Starting in June 2018, rowing shells will no longer be permitted to use rudders and skegs. FISA, the international governing body of rowing, after short deliberation, has banned them. “In attempt to make rowing more exciting, steering aids will no longer be allowed on boats. We expect this will be major step in our sport […]
