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Preparing for Your Peak Event

Jitters creep in before a championship, so best not to rely on memory—it’s easy to overlook an important detail.
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Tennessee Takes Over #1 in CRCA/Pocock Coaches Polls

The Lady Vols upset Texas to win the SEC championship. Bates' NESCAC win vaults the Bobcats to #1 in D III.
College

Down Goes No. 1: Tennessee Beats Top-Ranked Texas at SEC Rowing Championship

“It was awesome,” Tennessee head coach Kim Cupini said. "To get enough points to win the SEC championship and bring that first-ever championship home, especially here at home in Tennessee, was just incredible. So I was super impressed with the team, super proud of them.”
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CURRENT ISSUE OF THE MAGAZINE

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

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Temple Rowing: From the Schuylkill to the Thames

A Philly underdog saga about the Cunningham brothers, especially Brendan, head coach at Temple, which went from rowing out of tents to winning Dad Vail and a trip to Henley.

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College

Purdue Men, Middlebury Women Top Final ACRA Poll

The 2026 American Collegiate Rowing Association National Championship Regatta for collegiate club programs returns to Melton Hill Lake in Oak Ridge, Tenn. May 15-17.
College

SEC Rowing Championship Returns to Oak Ridge Sunday

The 2026 SEC Rowing Championship returns to Oak Ridge, Tennessee, with a four-team field featuring No. 1 Texas, No. 3 Tennessee, No. 13 Alabama, and No. 25 Oklahoma on Sunday, May 10.
College

Texas, Western Washington, and Williams Remain #1 in CRCA/Pocock Coaches Polls

The top vote-getters in NCAA Divisions I, II, and III remained the same in the May 5 poll.
College

Washington Men Beat Great Britain at Windermere Cup

"One of the things about the Windermere Cup is it reminds you that racing is fun," said Washington women's head coach Yaz Farooq.

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Recruiting: Deal With the Pressure By Keeping Control

Selecting a university is an important decision. While coaches may seek a quick answer, take the time to ensure the school is the right academic, athletic, and personal fit.

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The Netherlands Tops Medals Table at 2025 World Rowing Championships

The United States finished fifth in the medals table with golds from the women's four and Michelle Sechser, while Canada went home empty-handed.
Coaches

Dartmouth Names New Associate Head Coach of Women’s Rowing

Gordon Getsinger is the new associate head coach of women’s rowing at Dartmouth.
Advice

Recruiting: Start Early—and Follow the Rules

Recruiting isn’t just about colleges choosing athletes; it’s also about your learning what kind of program and coaching style will be the right fit for you.
Advice

The Principles of Periodization

Progressive increases in training demands should be followed by periods of lower training loads to enable an athlete’s body to adapt and to improve performance.
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Gold at Worlds for U.S. Women’s Four

  The U.S. women's four of bow Camille Vandermeer, Azja Czajkowski, Teal Cohen, and stroke Kaitlin...
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U.S. Women’s Pair Wins Bronze, Sechser Sets Fastest Semi Time at Worlds

The U.S women's pair of Holly Drapp and Jess Thoennes won bronze and both U.S. eights advanced to the A finals at the 2025 World Rowing Championships.
Coaches

Salary Surveys Reveal Variation and Discrepancies

Who makes what? And why do rowing coaches make so little?
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Letter to the Editor: HOCR Youth Singles

11th Way: Why not reward a well-deserving athlete who may never have another chance to race in such a legendary event?
College

Corporate Logo Coming to College Boathouse

This will be the first time that a commercial logo appears next to the iconic Texas Longhorn at the university boathouse.
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U.S., Canadian Crews Advance at World Rowing Championships

The U.S. women's four and Michelle Sechser set fastest times in heats, Canadian women's and U.S. men's quads advance to A finals.
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From The Editor: Essential Opportunities

Head coaches at the top college programs benefit from better pay owing in part to salary surveys.
Training

Coxing: The Confidence Game

Wisdom and experience give you the self-sustaining confidence you need when things get tough. Don’t be afraid to take chances or make mistakes.
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A Mission Statement for Youth Coaches

Youth rowing doesn’t have the “daddy coach” problem that plagues baseball and basketball but it certainly has its share of unserious coaches.
College

Texas Displaces Stanford Atop CRCA/Pocock Coaches Poll

The Longhorn first varsity eight beat Stanford at Redwood Shores. Western Washington, Williams top D2, D3 polls. Radcliffe remain top lightweghts.
College

ACRA Week 4 Poll

Purdue tops Bucknell in the men's varsity eight, Vanderbilt ahead of Middlebury in the women's ACRA varsity eight poll for Week 4.
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Team USA Defeats World All Stars at Lenny Peters Cup

Created as a Ryder Cup-style contest to boost interest, this year's Lenny Peters Cup at the Bethany Medical North Carolina State Rowing Championships featured Olympians on both squads.

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