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    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.

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    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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    Caldwell to Retire From IRA

    The longtime commissioner oversaw the oldest rowing organization and collegiate championship in the U.S. for 26 years.

    Pocock CRCA Coaches Poll – Week 5

    While the DI ranking remained relatively consistent, DII and DIII both saw some significant shakeups at the top in this week's Pocock CRCA Coaches Poll. Embry-Riddle, on the strength of their performance at last weekend's Knecht Cup, jumped from fifth to second in the DII poll while Wesleyan dropped from first to third in the DIII poll after losing to #1 Tufts, formerly ranked #2. 

    IRCA/IRA Coaches Poll – Week 2

    The IRCA/IRA Coaches Poll - Week 2 has been released, with Harvard holding on to the top spot in the both the DI Heavyweight and Lightweight Varsity Eight polls, while Wesleyan still sits atop the DIII poll.

    May 2024 Magazine

    The latest issue of Rowing News is available! Check out the full May 2024 magazine here.