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    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.
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    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.
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    Letters to the Editor

    Two Letters to the Editor in the January, 2026 issue of the Rowing News print magazine express thanks for and disagreement with the December issue.
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    Shayla Lamb Named Associate Head Coach at UNC

    As assistant coach, Lamb helped the Tar Heels place as high as 19th in the CRCA Weekly Poll. At the 2025 ACC Championships, three UNC boats vied in the grand finals.
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    From The Editor: Crossing the Line First

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    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.

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    2025 Crew of the Year: U.S. women’s four.

    “The result of the women’s four shows that we are back on track with women’s sweep,” said Josy Verdonkschot, The McLane Family Chief High Performance Officer for USRowing.
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    Why Do You Love the Head of the Charles?

    Is it the fall weather, friendships, and community? The excitement, enthusiasm, and sportsmanship? The babes, studs, and crashes? Or seeing great rowing up close?
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    Back to Bak to Bak

    At Beach Sprints worlds, Chris Bak of the U.S. became the first three-time champion in the men’s solo. Two hours later, he won silver in the mixed double sculls, missing gold by inches.
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    Crash Landing

    This year's Head of the Charles didn't disappoint, with great weather and the perennial drama of crews clashing.

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    The Pause That Refreshes

    There are good reasons to leave the boats alone for a while, but that doesn’t mean abandoning exercise and physical activity.

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    Recruiting: Why You Should Get Started Early

    Early preparation gives student-athletes the foundation they need to be successful academically, athletically, and personally.
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    St. Mary’s College of Maryland Names Nik Meyer to Lead Rowing Programs

    It’s the first head-coaching job for the longtime assistant who has helped St. Mary’s win three Mid-Atlantic Rowing Conference titles.
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    CURRENT ISSUE OF THE MAGAZINE

    The latest issue of Rowing News is available! Check out the full December 2025 Magazine
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    ‘I’m Not Recruitable. Now What?’

    If varsity rowing isn’t your path, it’s not the end of your rowing journey. Many universities have competitive club programs that offer meaningful athletic and social experiences.
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    Taking Advantage of Turnover

    It isn’t something to be feared but rather embraced as a fact of life and an opportunity to reinforce positive culture and jump-start change.
    Coaches

    Inaugural Joy Award to Caldwell

    The Conference for Rowing Coaches will present Gary Caldwell the inaugural James C. Joy Lifetime Achievement Award,the weekend of December 5-7 in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.
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    2025 Coach of the Year: Yale’s Will Porter

    “He’s the best, most unrecognized rowing coach in the country.” said Yale lightweight coach Andy Card, who has coached in the same boathouse as Will Porter since 1999.
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    Head of the Hooch Draws Another Huge Field

    The majority-youth (53 percent) rowers will race over 9,400 seats, with many rowing in multiple events.
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    Coxing: Making the Most of Launch Time

    As a coxswain, you want to choose your words carefully to reinforce and complement the coaching. In the launch, you can ask why certain phrases are or aren’t used.
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    Sarasota Crew To Host Youth Speed Order

    Six on-water practice and racing sessions offered for youth singles and pairs at Nathan Benderson Park.
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    Penn Women, RowAmerica Rye Juniors Win Big at Head of the Schuylkill

    The 2025 Head of the Schuylkill Regatta continued its tradition of exceptional fall racing that began in 1970.
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    Rowers Flock to Philly for 55th Head of the Schuylkill Regatta

    Over 9,000 rowers will race on the Schuylkill River in one of the world's largest rowing events Oct. 25-26.
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    From The Editor: An Autumn of Rebirth

    For the first time since 2019, a U.S. crew crossed the line first at a senior World Rowing Championship.
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    CURRENT ISSUE OF THE MAGAZINE

    The latest issue of Rowing News is available! Check out the full November 2025 Magazine
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    Coach Development: Coping With Uncertainty

    These mindset shifts and practical tools can help coaches lead better with imperfect information and focus on what really matters.

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