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    For a Faster Boat, Go Naked

    Pearls of wisdom about the care and maintenance of your chariot, though it's really all about the horses.

    Thoughts on the Micro-Pause from Josy Verdonkschot

    USRowing Chief High Performance Officer Josy Verdonkschot joins Doctor Rowing's ongoing debate about the merits of the micro-pause.

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    Doctor Rowing: What Price Glory?

    The auctioning of an historic rowing gold medal prompts a reflection on what matters—the token or the memory?

    The Greatest Rowing Stories Ever Told

    In Göran Buckhorn’s comprehensive gathering of rowing tales, the fiction is fun, but it’s the nonfiction that stands out—as well as numerous contributions by rowing historians and several biographical pieces.

    Home of the Boys in the Boat

    The University of Washington’s old Shell House is an historic landmark that reminds us of the great things that can be done by working together.

    A Model Worth Emulating

    Eric Cohen proves there’s more to rowing history than the magnificent University of Washington crew of 1936.

    Charlie’s Big Crab

    Our stroke—the guy you wanted in the boat, so smooth and steady—was suddenly sucked over to port, his hair in the water. What the devil happened?

    Gone But Not Forgotten

    The Head of the Connecticut was a great tune-up for school, college, and alumni crews seeking a final hard row before fall’s biggest event.

    Switching Sides

    Without a lot of fanfare here in the U.S., FISA made a small but...

    “Dare to Be,” A Review

    The good doctor plays movie critic.

    Core Curriculum

    Dear Doctor Rowing, I’ve been out of the game for a number of years but have recently begun to row a single. I’ve checked out a number of websites and watched a bunch of coaches on YouTube. Years ago, I learned the legs-back-arms method of applying power and it’s always worked for me. But lately down at the club all I hear is talk of “the core.” What’s with all this emphasis on the core?

    Never Forget

    Theo Koerner and the aftermath of German Democratic Republic.

    The Perils of Perfection

    What predisposes some athletes —to developing an eating disorder? In a survey of women...

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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.

    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.

    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.

    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”.