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From the Editor: The September Issue

This and recent issues of Rowing News are full of newcomers. Just as rowing, the oldest intercollegiate sport in the world, adds to its offerings and grows, so do we.

World Rowing Launches Beach Sprint Series

The series will open in 2027 with stops Turkey and China featuring 16 national teams in the three LA28 events—men’s solo, women’s solo, and mixed double.
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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.

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From the Editor: The September Issue

This and recent issues of Rowing News are full of newcomers. Just as rowing, the oldest intercollegiate sport in the world, adds to its offerings and grows, so do we.

World Rowing Launches Beach Sprint Series

The series will open in 2027 with stops Turkey and China featuring 16 national teams in the three LA28 events—men’s solo, women’s solo, and mixed double.

The Coastal Rowing Whisperer

Upbeat Marc Oria is a guru-like figure in Beach Sprints, which will debut at the LA Olympics, where world champion Chris Bak of the U.S. is favored to medal.

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