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 […]
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You Know You Suffer From “Obsessive Compulsive Rigging Disorder” When…
Yeah. That’s a made up name. There’s no such thing as Obsessive Compulsive Rigging Disorder. I mean, it’s not in any manual. And of all the things in the world to obsessive over, or be compulsive about, rigging wouldn’t be one of them. Would it? Nah. Wrong! Rigging and rowing equipment are EXACTLY the things […]
11 Foundation Rigging Techniques for Rowing Equipment
As long as there has been rowing equipment, there’s been the need for someone to adjust, test, repair, and clean it. Those actions are what we lovingly call “rigging.” Over time, certain rigging techniques have proven themselves invaluable. These techniques are the foundation of rigging, and they make the job easier, simplier, and more effective. Following […]
