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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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Women’s Quad Events Added to Henley Regattas

Henley Royal Regatta on track to achieve gender equity in 2027 with addition of three new events, Henley Women's Regatta to add events in coordinated alignment.

Cal Men Celebrate 150 Years

A new movie boasts of the many successes since rowing began at Cal in 1875 but it’s mostly about the culture of the team today and the family the Golden Bears build.

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.

Training During the Holidays

The goal is not to improve fitness but to preserve as much conditioning as possible through exercise that’s primarily fun.

2027 and 2028 Beach Sprint Host Sites Named

The 2027 World Rowing Beach Sprint Finals and Coastal Championships will be hosted in Oeiras, Portugal, with the 2028 edition awarded to Antalya, Turkey, following a decision by the World Rowing Council.

Letters to the Editor

Two Letters to the Editor in the January, 2026 issue of the Rowing News print magazine express thanks for and disagreement with the December issue.

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.

From The Editor: Crossing the Line First

Rowing is not an expensive sport.Rowing is also not complicated—first one across the line wins, period.

CURRENT ISSUE OF THE MAGAZINE

The latest issue of Rowing News is available! Check out the full January 2026 Magazine

Recruiting: Why You Should Get Started Early

Early preparation gives student-athletes the foundation they need to be successful academically, athletically, and personally.

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.

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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.