It was a blazing-hot Florida day. I was busy, elbow-deep in boat work. I had to leave a boat outside in slings—in the sun. That boat, named after the President of our University, “Jerome P. Keuper” was a single-skin fiberglass eight. It was older but still in decent shape. Around mid-day, with the sun at […]
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Balancing Your Rigging and Rate of Perceived Exertion in Rowing
If you were asked: What’s the connection between rigging and exertion 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 rigging work for you? What the heck is this […]
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 […]
Your Rowing Machine And The Super Power Of Preventative Maintenance
A rowing machine is a critical piece of rowing equipment. But I bet yours gets a very minimal amount of love. If any love at all. Which is a shame because you count on that machine. And one day, it might not be there for you. And it could be all your fault. Over the […]
7 Signs Your Rowing Shell Is Not Healthy
A rowing shell can’t talk (yet). But it can send you messages. Often those messages are signs your boat is not feeling well. With that in mind, here are 7 signs you should watch for, because each could indicate something unhealthy is going on with your boat: Sign #1) Bumps or wear in seat track […]
What Gives With Rowing Shells?
A new rower wandered around the boathouse, looking at the rowing shells He looked half stunned and he came over and asked, “What gives with these boats?” He didn’t want to know about oars. Or slings. Or anything else. He just wanted to know about the rowing shells. They overwhelmed him. I get it. For a […]
