Racing start, Sinkovic-style
Visualise your racing start by jumping on board with the Sinkovic brothers. … Read More Racing start, Sinkovic-style
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Author: Mary
Coming from behind in a race
This epic race from 1992 still gives me goosebumps and helps me believe it’s possible to come from behind to win a race. … Read More Coming from behind in a race
Cork Head of the River 2017
Photos of Cork Head. Because how else do you amuse yourself when you’re not racing?… Read More Cork Head of the River 2017
Robin Williams on technique
Get ready for a rowing box-set binge-fest.… Read More Robin Williams on technique
Row like a Kiwi
Coach Noel Donaldson on New Zealand rowing. And why you should watch your blade. … Read More Row like a Kiwi
Leonard Cohen and the 6 chords of rowing
What can we learn from the story of how “an indifferent guitar player” improved his skill? Do the basics well. Really well. … Read More Leonard Cohen and the 6 chords of rowing
GoPro sculling for dummies
Wednesday—glassy water, a borrowed GoPro, a voyage of discovery, lessons learnt.… Read More GoPro sculling for dummies
Feeling the water
Oars make it a little harder to feel the water, but does swimming have some parallels with rowing? And what is ‘boat feel’?… Read More Feeling the water
Legs down first
Yes, many of us have been horizontal at Henley (Pimm’s will do that to you) but probably not in a single scull.… Read More Legs down first
Lining up on a stake-boat
How to approach and attach your boat to a stake-boat in windy conditions.… Read More Lining up on a stake-boat
