Stanford Remains #1 in Pocock CRCA Coaches Poll

The Cardinal swept #5 Tennessee over the weekend while #2 Texas won four events at the San Diego Crew Classic.

The Ultimate Walk-On: Mike Herman

The former Navy SEAL hopes to win a spot in the men’s eight that will go for America’s first Olympic gold in the event since 2004. If he succeeds, those who helped him develop won’t be surprised.

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Sarasota 2K Featuring Benderson Cups This Weekend

The regatta brings together 19 NCAA Division I women’s programs, six top-tier IRA men’s squads, and Florida’s standout rowing schools for 2,000-meter racing to claim the team point based Benderson Cups.

Feature Stories

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.

Racing

It’s Either Cal or UW men, Stanford or Texas women

Cal vs. Washington, Texas vs. Stanford—rivalries between the best and fastest men’s and women’s crews ever, each coached by men who traveled similar paths to the top—will likely produce this year's IRA and NCAA national champions.

Stanford Remains #1 in Pocock CRCA Coaches Poll

The Division I poll featured shuffling in the lower half of the top 25 as crews start to race.

CRCA Coaches Poll: Week 2 | March 17, 2026

Defending NCAA Division I national champions Stanford remain atop the Pocock CRCA Coaches Poll.

Pocock CRCA Coaches Poll: Division II

Embry-Riddle remains #1. Pocock CRCA Coaches Poll: Division III and Lightweight will begin in Week 3, March 23rd.

Training

Training for that Pinnacle Regatta

The ultimate race is the benchmark toward which the team must work, and coaches can calculate accurately the kind of performance required, on and off the water, to achieve it.

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U.S. Men’s Eight – Morning Row

A video of the 2018 U.S. Men's 8+ out for a row in Oakland, Calif.

Stone and Wagner Win Trials and Gain Place on Tokyo Roster

On the final day of Olympic Trials II Gevvie Stone and Kristina Wagner secured their spot on the 2021 Tokyo Olympics roster.

Three Paralympic Crews Named and Finals Set at Olympic Trials II

Day three of Olympic Trials II has concluded with three crews named to the Tokyo Paralympics squad.

Update: Olympic Trials II Finals Back to Thursday

Finals at Olympic Trials II will take place on Thursday as originally scheduled despite a schedule change earlier in the week.

Better Conditions, Fast Racing on Second Day of Olympic Trials II

Today's racing shored up tomorrow's semifinal assignments at Olympic Trials II in West Windsor, New Jersey.

Inclement Weather Forces Changes at Olympic Trials II

With inclement weather expected to move in to West Windsor, New Jersey later this week, USRowing has adjusted the racing schedule at Olympic Trials II.

A Cold, Wet Start to Olympic Trials II On Mercer Lake

Day one of Olympic Trials II had cold weather, rain, and time trials.

Olympic Trials II Begins Monday

Olympic Trials II will reflect an increase in men's sculling crews. The field also has 16 women's doubles. One will earn an Olympic berth.

Changing Lives, One Stroke at a Time

Dwayne Adams knows what it’s like to break barriers, on land and on the water.

Women’s Division I Pocock CRCA Poll presented by USRowing – April 7

Washington remains the top dog. Ohio State University moves three rankings up into the top five.

The Basics: A Rowing Regatta

A regatta is the basic competitive event for rowers.

How to be a Great High School Coach

It’s about more than hard training and a special race plan.

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Crew Angels

At the Orlando Area Rowing Society, Inc.’s OARS Youth Invitation, the Crew Angels Launch Boat Team, led by Steve D’Amico, 25-year veteran of the United States Air Force, parades the U.S., Florida, and other flags down the Turkey Lake course at Bill Frederick Park in Orlando, Fla.

Rippetoe Extended at Michigan State

Currently in her third year as head coach of women's rowing, Stacey Rippetoe now has a contract that runs through the 2029 season as the Spartans return to the Pocock CRCA Coaches Poll top 20.

Amanda Kraus Out as CEO of USRowing

Under her leadership, USRowing’s revenue soared, but success on the water proved elusive. Her departure was preceded by months of tension and conflict with the board.

RegattaCentral Partners with Head of The Charles and World Masters Rowing

The Head Of The Charles Regatta, the world’s largest three-day rowing event, has renewed its partnership with RegattaCentral for an additional five-year term, extending RegattaCentral’s role as the Official Registrar and a strategic technology partner to 2030.