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USA Wins 2026 World Rowing Coastal Championships Team Trophy

USRowing topped the medals tables and captured the team trophy in Qingdao, China.

USRowing Hires New CEO

Joel Shinofield comes to USRowing from USA Swimming, where he led its largest division. “We will be committed to excellence,” he vows—and better communication.

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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.

Performing Like a Pro.

The best rowers and coaches approach our sport with the same dedication, preparation, and purpose as the top paid professionals.

How Much Sodium Does a Rower Need?

Sodium consumption during exercise hasn’t been linked conclusively to better performance—unless consuming extra sodium leads to greater thirst and greater fluid consumption.

Banner Year for Tahoe Crew

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Recruiting New Year’s Resolution: The Time is Now

Tailored to high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors, these steps help student-athletes make meaningful progress in their recruiting journey.

Turning the Tide

At the Trial VIIIs on the Thames, rowers from Oxford and Cambridge prepared for The Boat Race in April, where the Oxonians are thirsting for victory after a long drought.

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.

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”.

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.

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USA Wins 2026 World Rowing Coastal Championships Team Trophy

USRowing topped the medals tables and captured the team trophy in Qingdao, China.

USRowing Hires New CEO

Joel Shinofield comes to USRowing from USA Swimming, where he led its largest division. “We will be committed to excellence,” he vows—and better communication.

British Rowing Has A Plan

Goals attached to three pillars are designed to sustain Great Britain’s extraordinary 21st-century rowing success through 2028.

2026 World Rowing Beach Sprint Finals

Qingdao, China will host the World Rowing Beach Sprint Finals, October 18-21, featuring 222 crews from 52 nations competing in 10 events, including the three new Olympic events.