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    Parity At Last

    Henley Royal Regatta will achieve gender parity in the number of events offered.

    Fuel: Managing Food Challenges When Traveling

    When rowers understand why it matters what and when they eat, they’re more likely to apply optimal fueling practices, even when routines disappear.

    We’re All In The Same Boat

    Is the idea dead in the water because someone missed a stroke? Maybe you were rowing into a headwind and it’s time to rock the boat by telling everyone to pull together and row in the same direction.

    Yoga Flow Factor

    Yoga has become a popular addition to many rowing programs because it can make you stronger, more flexible, and more focused.

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    Recruiting: Patience Is Not a Mistake

    Feature Stories

    Doctor Rowing: Joe Burk’s Character of a Champion

    Despite losing the singles trials for the 1936 Berlin Olympics to a fellow Penn AC sculler, Joe Burk did not sulk. He went back to the family farm, got back in his single, and rowed his own style with his own strategy.

    Racing

    Turning the Tide

    At the Trial VIIIs on the Thames, rowers from Oxford and Cambridge prepared for The Boat Race in April, where the Oxonians are thirsting for victory after a long drought.

    Women’s Quad Events Added to Henley Regattas

    Henley Royal Regatta on track to achieve gender equity in 2027 with addition of three new events, Henley Women's Regatta to add events in coordinated alignment.

    Ready to Launch: Deutschland Achter

    Members of the German National Team shove off from the dock for a training session in Shanghai.

    2027 and 2028 Beach Sprint Host Sites Named

    The 2027 World Rowing Beach Sprint Finals and Coastal Championships will be hosted in Oeiras, Portugal, with the 2028 edition awarded to Antalya, Turkey, following a decision by the World Rowing Council.

    Training

    How Much Sodium Does a Rower Need?

    Sodium consumption during exercise hasn’t been linked conclusively to better performance—unless consuming extra sodium leads to greater thirst and greater fluid consumption.

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    Performing Like a Pro.

    The best rowers and coaches approach our sport with the same dedication, preparation, and purpose as the top paid professionals.

    Banner Year for Tahoe Crew

      Tahoe Crew capped its most successful fundraising year ever, receiving a donated trailer and...

    Recruiting New Year’s Resolution: The Time is Now

    Tailored to high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors, these steps help student-athletes make meaningful progress in their recruiting journey.

    The Big Question

    Asking whether something will make the boat go faster means being clear about your priorities and disciplined in your focus. Do your actions align with your values and goals?

    The Stages of Effective Practices

    Begin with a warm-up, proceed to the main workout, follow with a cool-down, and conclude with flexibility exercises.

    Solesbury Picked to Head British Rowing

    After helping Britain’s track and field national governing body overcome financial challenges, the former Olympic oarsman is returning to rowing to lead its NGB.

    Dan Bakinowski, Champion of Women’s Rowing at BU, Dies at 75

    He was a former president of USRowing and served the sport as coach, volunteer, and leader, including as a founding board member of Boston's Community Rowing, Inc.

    Doctor Rowing: Naming Rites

    I pray that you aren’t going to waste the opportunity to honor someone by giving it a jokey name, like “No Crabs”.

    Susanna Temming Joins Rowing Staff at UCLA

    A native of The Netherlands, she helped Texas win two national championships in the eight and collected silver and bronze medals rowing for the Dutch national team.

    Room for Improvement

    With vision and intention, the erg room can become a training lab with a clear purpose and a place that encourages high performance, consistency, camaraderie, and even joy.

    Cal Men Celebrate 150 Years

    A new movie boasts of the many successes since rowing began at Cal in 1875 but it’s mostly about the culture of the team today and the family the Golden Bears build.

    Coxing: Winter Wear

    For coxswains, the goal is comfort and warmth. If that means you look like the Michelin man, so be it. You want to dress so all your attention is on your job, and not how you feel.

    Latest articles

    The Case for High Training Volume

    Studies show that the endurance of rowers increases with training volume and that rowers improve their performance when they train at mid-range intensity.

    Wayne Berger Named Assistant Coach at Lehigh

    For 35 years, as educator and coach, he has taught student-athletes how to row through an approach centered on consistency, persistence, hard work, and community.

    Columbia’s Scott McKee Dies of Cancer

    The former heavyweight coach and director of rowing  played a key role in launching the $6-million renovation of Columbia's boathouse and coached nearly 2,000 athletes.

    Training During the Holidays

    The goal is not to improve fitness but to preserve as much conditioning as possible through exercise that’s primarily fun.