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Coxing: Summer Planning for Fall Rowing

Writing a plan forces you to think it through, to speak to your rowers and coach about it, and to get it anchored in your brain. It also make it easier to pivot.

Recruiting: For Parents, Some Do’s and Don’t’s

Rowing recruits need the opportunity to ask candid questions, observe team dynamics, and determine whether the environment feels like the right fit—without Mom and Dad.

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Drills for the Double

Doubles are an enigmatic boat class. Doubles are an enigmatic boat class. Some doubles...

Corrective Action

How do I get my athletes to fix faults they can’t feel?

Pitch Perfect

Why small changes in pitch can have a big impact on your rowing.

At a Loss

Freedom from monthly menstrual periods has historically been something of a source of pride for many female athletes. That is, until they experience infertility when they do want to get pregnant.

Drivers Wanted

Recruiting for coxswains is difficult for two simple reasons: college teams need far fewer...

Going Overboard

Warmer temperatures have returned, along with the cold-water risks.

The Art of the Cold Call

The best way to get recruited is to contact college coaches, express your interest, and tell them about yourself. Rowers cannot sit back and wait to be discovered. If you want the college rowing opportunity, then take the initiative and reach out.

The Single Life

I learned to scull out of necessity. It was 1991, and the attrition from...

On Rest and Recovery

How important is it for my athletes to get a good night’s sleep?

Friend or Foe?

By cutting carbohydrates, you could be undercutting your performance.

Boat Speed, Explained

To get your boat going faster with ease you need momentum.

Hard to Handle

Grip issues afflict us all. Here’s how to get hold of the situation.

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From the Editor: The September Issue

This and recent issues of Rowing News are full of newcomers. Just as rowing, the oldest intercollegiate sport in the world, adds to its offerings and grows, so do we.

World Rowing Launches Beach Sprint Series

The series will open in 2027 with stops Turkey and China featuring 16 national teams in the three LA28 events—men’s solo, women’s solo, and mixed double.

The Coastal Rowing Whisperer

Upbeat Marc Oria is a guru-like figure in Beach Sprints, which will debut at the LA Olympics, where world champion Chris Bak of the U.S. is favored to medal.

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