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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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    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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    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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    Coxing: A Feast for the Eyes

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    Parity At Last

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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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    Turning the Tide

    At the Trial VIIIs on the Thames, rowers from Oxford and Cambridge prepared for The Boat Race in April, where the Oxonians are thirsting for victory after a long drought.
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    Women’s Quad Events Added to Henley Regattas

    Henley Royal Regatta on track to achieve gender equity in 2027 with addition of three new events, Henley Women's Regatta to add events in coordinated alignment.
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    Ready to Launch: Deutschland Achter

    Members of the German National Team shove off from the dock for a training session in Shanghai.
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    2027 and 2028 Beach Sprint Host Sites Named

    The 2027 World Rowing Beach Sprint Finals and Coastal Championships will be hosted in Oeiras, Portugal, with the 2028 edition awarded to Antalya, Turkey, following a decision by the World Rowing Council.

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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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    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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    The Big Question

    Asking whether something will make the boat go faster means being clear about your priorities and disciplined in your focus. Do your actions align with your values and goals?
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    The Stages of Effective Practices

    Begin with a warm-up, proceed to the main workout, follow with a cool-down, and conclude with flexibility exercises.
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    Solesbury Picked to Head British Rowing

    After helping Britain’s track and field national governing body overcome financial challenges, the former Olympic oarsman is returning to rowing to lead its NGB.
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    Dan Bakinowski, Champion of Women’s Rowing at BU, Dies at 75

    He was a former president of USRowing and served the sport as coach, volunteer, and leader, including as a founding board member of Boston's Community Rowing, Inc.
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    Doctor Rowing: Naming Rites

    I pray that you aren’t going to waste the opportunity to honor someone by giving it a jokey name, like “No Crabs”.
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    Susanna Temming Joins Rowing Staff at UCLA

    A native of The Netherlands, she helped Texas win two national championships in the eight and collected silver and bronze medals rowing for the Dutch national team.
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    Room for Improvement

    With vision and intention, the erg room can become a training lab with a clear purpose and a place that encourages high performance, consistency, camaraderie, and even joy.

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