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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.

    Three Keys to Success

    GW Women Handle Foes at GW Invite

    Feature Stories

    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.

    Clear and Present Dangers

    Training Through the Ages

    Racing

    #18 LaSalle MEN’S ROWING DOMINATES; EARNS PAIR OF GOLD MEDALS AT KNECHT CUP

    The top two varsity eight boats earned gold medals and put together dominant performances for the La Salle men's rowing team at Knecht Cup on Sunday. Each of the two crews earned victories in their semifinal races and cruised to wins in the grand finals.

    Race Highlights: April 13-14

    Racing highlights from coast-to-coast, featuring the Platt Cup, UVA Invite, Mercer Invite, and DIII dual racing.
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    World Rowing Cup I Highlight Video

    Check out highlights from World Cup I in Varese, Italy this past weekend, where the Netherlands and Great Britain finished atop the medals standings with five golds each. 

    No. 4 Cal Women’s Rowing Finishes ACC/Pac-12 Invite Undefeated

    Bears Defeat No. 11 Virginia, No. 18 Oregon State

    Training

    Preaching the Value of Rowing

    Amateur sports teach resilience, teamwork, independence, and leadership and create the kind of accomplished, loyal, giving alumni all colleges covet.

    Videos

    Find more videos on YouTube @RowingNews1994

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    Perfect, On Balance

    What does the FISA Crew of the Year focus on?

    #PinkTheBoathouse Challenge More than a Fundraiser

    It’s about increasing participation–for those who row for recovery and rehabilitation, and those who row to support breast-cancer awareness.

    The Case Against Carb-cutting

    Five reasons why rowers want to eat carbohydrates.

    Rowing on the Other Schuylkill River

    Rowing on the Upper Schuylkill in Conshohocken, Pa. is becoming almost as popular as rowing in Philadelphia.

    Ivy League Forgoes and Postpones Competitions For Upcoming Seasons

    The Ivy League Presidents announced Thursday evening that fall and winter sports competitions have been canceled.

    How to Load the Blade, Safely

    A relaxed, overstretched position invites injury every stroke.

    Head Of The Charles and Gold Cup Award Grants to Support Rowing Programs Committed to Diversity and Inclusion

    HOCR and Gold Cup award $100,000 in seven grants to support diversity and inclusion efforts.

    Rain, Shine, or Pandemic, Head of the Kevin Presses On

    The race “unofficially” has given rowers the chance to compete, despite the seemingly impossible conditions of 2020.

    Life After Rowing

    Adjusting can be painful and perilous. Support from family and community is crucial.

    Preparing to Race Again

    It’s about lighter training, speed work, proper sleep, and visualizing victory.
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    Navigating the College Recruiting Process

    Navigating the college recruiting process can be challenging. Take a look for some clarity.

    ACRA Goes Nuclear

    The move to Melton Lake in Tennessee offers plenty of advantages.

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    First medals awarded on day 2 of 2024 World Rowing Cup I

    Great Britain and Italy secured the first gold medals of the international regatta season on day 2 of 2024 World Rowing Cup I in Varese on Saturday, as finalists were confirmed in other events.

    #2 Texas Rowing Sweeps Four Races at #9 Michigan

    No. 2 Texas Rowing had four boats earn victories against No. 9 Michigan on Saturday morning at Belleville Lake to sweep the Wolverines for the second consecutive year.

    #6 Brown Men’s Crew Rolls Past #8 Northeastern for Dreissigacker Cup

    The sixth-ranked Bears captured the Varsity 8 race and Dreissigacker Cup with a victory over the eighth-ranked Northeastern Huskies Saturday morning on the Charles River.

    Barnburner Three-Way Finish at World Rowing Cup I

    In a barnburner of a race, the second heat of the lightweight women's double at the World Rowing Cup I featured the top three finishers -- Canada, Australia, and Italy -- all crossing the line within .04 seconds of each other.