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    Final Ten Crews Emerge at U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Team Trials

    In slow conditions, crews raced to high percentages of “Competitive Standard Time”—a promising sign for Olympic qualification, if not medals.

    Caldwell to Retire From IRA

    The longtime commissioner oversaw the oldest rowing organization and collegiate championship in the U.S. for 26 years.
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    Know the Drill

    We perform drills for a reason. They work.

    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.’

    How to Sharpen Your Stroke

    You do not have the rowing habits at half-slide that you have at full slide.

    The Inclusive Power of Patient Teaching and Grace

    Using the proper vocabulary in rowing settings is important, but so is creating a welcoming space for newcomers.

    What do you love about rowing?

    Learning to Let it Run

    How much water can you cover in one stroke?

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    Final Ten Crews Emerge at U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Team Trials

    In slow conditions, crews raced to high percentages of “Competitive Standard Time”—a promising sign for Olympic qualification, if not medals.

    Caldwell to Retire From IRA

    The longtime commissioner oversaw the oldest rowing organization and collegiate championship in the U.S. for 26 years.

    Pocock CRCA Coaches Poll – Week 5

    While the DI ranking remained relatively consistent, DII and DIII both saw some significant shakeups at the top in this week's Pocock CRCA Coaches Poll. Embry-Riddle, on the strength of their performance at last weekend's Knecht Cup, jumped from fifth to second in the DII poll while Wesleyan dropped from first to third in the DIII poll after losing to #1 Tufts, formerly ranked #2. 

    IRCA/IRA Coaches Poll – Week 2

    The IRCA/IRA Coaches Poll - Week 2 has been released, with Harvard holding on to the top spot in the both the DI Heavyweight and Lightweight Varsity Eight polls, while Wesleyan still sits atop the DIII poll.