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Preserving Glories Past

In Philadelphia, a small group of dedicated volunteers has created a digital museum of rowing history that showcases thousands of the sport’s historic artifacts.

Head of the Schuylkill, ‘America’s Favorite Regatta’ This Weekend

The 2026 Head of the Schuylkill Regatta continues the tradition of fall racing that began 56 years ago in Philadelphia, "the home of American rowing."
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The Upstart

Third-generation Olympian Oliver Zeidler has taken the men’s single field by storm and done so faster than anyone anticipated—even with the sky-high expectations for the elite swimmer turned sculler.

Co-Founder and Executive Director of Recovery on Water Steps Down

Jenn Gibbons, co-founder and executive director of Recovery on Water (ROW), stepped down in May.

A Storied Rowing Venue Goes Deep

Dredging has begun on the Schuylkill, site of Stotesbury and Dad Vail, through the power of collaboration.

Head of the Charles Will Take Place as “Global Remote Event”

The 2020 Head of the Charles Regatta has been transitioned to a virtual event.

Head of the Schuylkill Among Cancelled Philly Events

The Head of the Schuylkill has been canceled along with all large outdoor events in Philadelphia through February.

Head of the Charles and Gold Cup Announce Inclusion Effort

The Gold Cup and Head of the Charles Regatta have announced a partnership to provide grants to programs serving under-resourced youth and communities throughout the country.

Getting Comfortable at Higher Stroke Rates

Some surefire techniques for making race pace sustainable.

The Mysterious Saga of the Elusive Leo Burt

None of the people who knew him ever suspected that he would go from a quiet, serious boy who loved rowing to a fixture on the FBI’s Most Wanted List.

Bad Day for Collegiate Sports

First Stanford announced it will cut 11 varsity programs. Then the Ivy League cancelled all fall sports.

Dartmouth Lightweight Rowing Program Cut

Dartmouth College announced the elimination of their men's lightweight rowing program in a letter Thursday afternoon.

Stanford University Cuts 11 Varsity Sports

Stanford University announced Wednesday the elimination of 11 varsity sports including men's rowing and women's lightweight rowing.

Exit Strategy

One way or another, this season was supposed to be the last for veteran U.S. national team sculler John Graves. But with Tokyo 2020 postponed and the path to getting there increasingly uncertain, is the finish line still in sight?

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Preserving Glories Past

In Philadelphia, a small group of dedicated volunteers has created a digital museum of rowing history that showcases thousands of the sport’s historic artifacts.

Head of the Schuylkill, ‘America’s Favorite Regatta’ This Weekend

The 2026 Head of the Schuylkill Regatta continues the tradition of fall racing that began 56 years ago in Philadelphia, "the home of American rowing."

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World Champion Rowers Race at Lenny Peters Cup

The two-time defending world champion U.S. women's four faces reigning Olympic champs The Netherlands. Collegiate racing features Duke, High Point, Edinburgh, and Oxford universities on Oak Hollow Lake in High Point, N.C.