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    50th Anniversary of the Yale Women’s Title IX Protest

    Half a century later, Title IX continues to be a major influence on universities and collegiate athletics. The courageous oarswomen of Yale brought it to the nation's attention 50 years ago.
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    Division II Delegates Approve Exception For Women’s Rowing Championship

    DII rowing presses on after affirmative vote.
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    The latest issue of Rowing News is available! Check out the full March 2026 Magazine
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    Temple Rowing: From the Schuylkill to the Thames

    A Philly underdog saga about the Cunningham brothers, especially Brendan, head coach at Temple, which went from rowing out of tents to winning Dad Vail and a trip to Henley.

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    Making History: Youngest Trio of Rowers Cross the Atlantic

    The Three Flying Fish chose the Teenage Cancer Trust as their community partner, raising awareness and funds, helping offset the costs of specialist nursing care for patients aged 13-24 years old.
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    Vanderbilt Rowing’s Culture of Respect

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    On the Thames, Anything Can Happen

    The Boat Race fixture season is upon us—that time of year when the Oxbridge squads take on the finest domestic and international opposition on the famous championship course.
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    Stanford Opens 2026 Season at #1

    The Cardinal topped the Pocock CRCA preseason poll, earning 22 of 25 first-place votes.
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    The Big Race

    The Boat Race, between Oxford and Cambridge universities, will be held April 4, 2026.
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    Back on the Water

    Middle schoolers, juniors, and masters all return to racing in February at Nathan Benderson Park.
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    Parity At Last

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    Turning the Tide

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    Training for that Pinnacle Regatta

    The ultimate race is the benchmark toward which the team must work, and coaches can calculate accurately the kind of performance required, on and off the water, to achieve it.

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    Taking Recruiting to the Next Level

    Coaches don’t always know where they stand on your list. So clear and direct communication can be extremely helpful—and often very effective.
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    The Art of Making Mistakes

    Owning up to mistakes honestly and without groveling earns respect and credibility. Learn from them and hop back in the stern and show how resilient and responsible you can be.
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    Coaches are educators and leaders, not customer-service representatives.

      By CJ Bown The recent SafeSport survey that revealed the reasons for coach attrition didn’t...
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    Chris Dodd, 1942-2026

    He covered rowing for The Guardian, reported on more major regattas better than anyone else, wrote several books about the sport, and founded the River and Rowing Museum.
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    Making Erg Training Count

    Rowing on an erg is excellent preparation for rowing on the water, but people tend to do it on cruise control. When done incorrectly, erg training may do more harm than good.
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    Beefing Up Your Flexors and Extensors

    Tendon strength develops more gradually than muscle, so proactive attention to the hand and forearm muscles helps ward off potential tendinitis in your wrist and elbow.
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    Coxing: A Feast for the Eyes

    Coxswains can see much more standing in the erg room than sitting in the stern. You can see where rowers begin a session and how technique changes from fatigue or stress.
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    Coach Development: Continuing Education

    Enhance your odds of success by continuing your education at a coaching conference and surrounding yourself with other rowing coaches who are just as eager to improve.
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    Fuel: Managing Food Challenges When Traveling

    When rowers understand why it matters what and when they eat, they’re more likely to apply optimal fueling practices, even when routines disappear.
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    We’re All In The Same Boat

    Is the idea dead in the water because someone missed a stroke? Maybe you were rowing into a headwind and it’s time to rock the boat by telling everyone to pull together and row in the same direction.
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    CURRENT ISSUE OF THE MAGAZINE

    The latest issue of Rowing News is available! Check out the full February 2026 Magazine
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    Recruiting: Patience Is Not a Mistake

    If an athlete is getting faster, gaining racing experience, and hearing from programs that align more closely with goals, keeping options open may be the smartest approach.
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    Performing Like a Pro.

    The best rowers and coaches approach our sport with the same dedication, preparation, and purpose as the top paid professionals.
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    How Much Sodium Does a Rower Need?

    Sodium consumption during exercise hasn’t been linked conclusively to better performance—unless consuming extra sodium leads to greater thirst and greater fluid consumption.
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    Banner Year for Tahoe Crew

      Tahoe Crew capped its most successful fundraising year ever, receiving a donated trailer and...
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    Recruiting New Year’s Resolution: The Time is Now

    Tailored to high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors, these steps help student-athletes make meaningful progress in their recruiting journey.

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