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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.

    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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    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.

    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?

    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.

    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.

    The Case for High Training Volume

    Studies show that the endurance of rowers increases with training volume and that rowers improve their performance when they train at mid-range intensity.

    Wayne Berger Named Assistant Coach at Lehigh

    For 35 years, as educator and coach, he has taught student-athletes how to row through an approach centered on consistency, persistence, hard work, and community.

    Columbia’s Scott McKee Dies of Cancer

    The former heavyweight coach and director of rowing  played a key role in launching the $6-million renovation of Columbia's boathouse and coached nearly 2,000 athletes.

    Shayla Lamb Named Associate Head Coach at UNC

    As assistant coach, Lamb helped the Tar Heels place as high as 19th in the CRCA Weekly Poll. At the 2025 ACC Championships, three UNC boats vied in the grand finals.

    The Pause That Refreshes

    There are good reasons to leave the boats alone for a while, but that doesn’t mean abandoning exercise and physical activity.

    St. Mary’s College of Maryland Names Nik Meyer to Lead Rowing Programs

    It’s the first head-coaching job for the longtime assistant who has helped St. Mary’s win three Mid-Atlantic Rowing Conference titles.

    Taking Advantage of Turnover

    It isn’t something to be feared but rather embraced as a fact of life and an opportunity to reinforce positive culture and jump-start change.

    Inaugural Joy Award to Caldwell

    The Conference for Rowing Coaches will present Gary Caldwell the inaugural James C. Joy Lifetime Achievement Award,the weekend of December 5-7 in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.

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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.

    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.

    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.

    The Big Race

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