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Tyler Nase Named Penn Women’s Head Coach

Nase returns to Philadelphia, where he began his rowing career on the Schuylkill River and later launched his coaching career at Penn.

Linda Muri Back in the Launch as Head Coach at Simmons University

The three-time world champion and veteran coach Linda Muri returns to coaching rowing as head coach, fittingly at the place where her collegiate coaching career began, Simmons University.

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Nordstrom Family Endows Head Coach Position at University of Washington

Nordstrom Family Endows Head Coach Position at University of Washington. Current head coach Michael Callahan vows to honor the values of the late Blake Nordstrom, the enthusiastic UW rower for whom the endowment is named.

One Place to Watch Rowing

The streaming service Overnght aims to become the one place for all live rowing video streams.

UVA’s Esteemed Women’s Coach Kevin Sauer Retires After 29 Years

A pioneer of collegiate women’s rowing, Virginia's Kevin Sauer has been one of the sport’s truly nice guys, running his program with family values that endeared him to his team and many others.

The Importance of Being Neutral

Create a welcoming environment for rowers of all kinds and help young people find their own voices by not taking a stand.

The Vital Skill of Backing Into Stake Boats

Often, the limiting factor in developing coxswains is coaches and their lack of interest in teaching coxswains what they need to succeed.

Resurrection

After the university tried to eliminate men’s rowing, Stanford, led by Northeastern alum Ted Sobolewski, has come back stronger, faster, and more resilient.

IRCA/IRA Pre-season Coaches Poll

Today the Awards & Polling Committee released the 2024 Pre-season IRCA/IRA Coaches Poll, which ranks the Top 25 D1/D2 varsity 8+s, the Top 15 D3 varsity 8+s, and all varsity lightweight programs' top boat.

The Rowing News Interview: Tom Rooks

USRowing’s Director of Safeguarding likes his job because doing the right thing morally and ethically is essential to the very survival of rowing.

The Tragic Case of Dzmitry Ryshkevich

World Rowing’s Matt Smith tells the inside story of the brave Para rower who drowned at the 2019 World Championships.

Never Swim to Shore, and Other Safety Rules

Safety rules every rower — and coach — should know.

Clear and Present Dangers

From colliding to capsizing, in foul weather or rough water, the perils of an outdoor water sport like rowing are obvious, potentially lethal—and totally preventable.

The Limits of Criticism

Telling rowers all the things they’re doing wrong does not move them closer to doing things right. Begin by asking why.

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U.S. Men’s Eight Wins Silver at U19 Worlds

The U.S. men's junior eight won the silver medal, behind Great Britain and ahead of Germany in third. Germany and Romania tied atop the medals table with three golds and six total medals each.

California RC Men, Brock Women Win Senior Eights at Canadian Henley

The 142nd Royal Canadian Henley Regatta brought over 2,000 entries from 130 clubs to St. Catharines, Ontario's historic race course.

Litchfield Hills RC Hosts Regatta to End ALZ

The Litchfield Hills Rowing Club will host the first-ever Regatta to End ALZ on Saturday, August 15, as part of the club's annual Head of the Swain.

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.