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New High School Rowing League

A new high-school rowing league is cheduled to begin in fall 2027 in Oklahoma City thanks to a $1 million grant from the Inasmuch Foundation to the RIVERSPORT Foundation, which will administer the new Varsity Rowing League.

Olympic Oarsman Mulcahy to Be Honored at Fordham

1904 Olympic oarsman John Mulcahy will be honored along with Olympic medalist and world champion Fiona Murtagh '16 at Fordham Hall of Fame ceremony.
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The Unbeatable Lightness of Rowing

A feeling of lightness on the seat is one of the hallmarks of good suspension on the drive.

Got Rhythm?

Helpful cues to keep ratio top of mind.

Synchronizing Your Body

To improve your rowing, you must learn to perform the stroke in consistent patterns, adapt to higher stroke rates, and cope with changing conditions.

Special Forces

Rowers must have the equipment to create good blade speed in the water while generating the necessary force on the handle.

The King of Singles

A Graeme King wood shell is a work of art–and a superb piece of design and engineering.

No Compromises

Blunt-talking Josy Verdonkschot may not win any awards for congeniality from college coaches, but so far his plan for putting U.S. crews on the podium is on track.

The Perfectly Connected Stroke

How to Harness the ‘Power Rectangle.’

What do you love about rowing?

Learning to Let it Run

How much water can you cover in one stroke?

Managing 2K Nerves

Erg testing is not a pass/fail proposition, so start viewing nervousness as excitement to maximize performance.

The Case for Single Sculling

Symmetry, small-boat skills, and the sense of freedom that comes with rowing whenever you feel like it. For these reasons and more, there’s never been a better time to invest in a single—and in your own development as an athlete.

The Martini Achter, A Magic Boat

Crafted like a fine piece of furniture, this legendary wooden shell proves that sometimes it’s a fine carriage that makes the difference, not just fast horses.

Latest articles

New High School Rowing League

A new high-school rowing league is cheduled to begin in fall 2027 in Oklahoma City thanks to a $1 million grant from the Inasmuch Foundation to the RIVERSPORT Foundation, which will administer the new Varsity Rowing League.

Olympic Oarsman Mulcahy to Be Honored at Fordham

1904 Olympic oarsman John Mulcahy will be honored along with Olympic medalist and world champion Fiona Murtagh '16 at Fordham Hall of Fame ceremony.

CURRENT ISSUE OF THE MAGAZINE

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

Inaugural Shanghai Sprints

The World Rowing Shanghai Sprints will take place September 26–27, 2026, in Shanghai, China, and feature seven national teams and an eighth world team racing 500-meter sprints in the city center with thousands of dollars in prize money on the line.