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Stroking an eight – feel the fear and do it anyway

Lee-Noosa composite wins Women's Masters 8+ at Shandon Masters Regatta 2019

Some are born to the stroke seat, some achieve their place in the stroke seat, and some have the stroke seat thrust upon them.… Read More Stroking an eight – feel the fear and do it anyway

27 October 201927 October 2019 Mary5 Comments

Rating high

A little training exercise to sharpen your bladework and fine motor handling reactions.… Read More Rating high

9 October 2017 Mary2 Comments

Racing start, Sinkovic-style

Visualise your racing start by jumping on board with the Sinkovic brothers. … Read More Racing start, Sinkovic-style

5 September 2017 MaryLeave a comment

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 

13 August 2017 Mary5 Comments

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

1 March 2017 Mary1 Comment

Robin Williams on technique

Get ready for a rowing box-set binge-fest.… Read More Robin Williams on technique

5 January 2017 Mary2 Comments

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

25 June 2016 MaryLeave a comment

Stiff competition matched by stiff winds

Reports from the start line, where no buildings buffered the course, were of ocean-like swells, collisions, rolling starts, survival goals, “mayhem”, “the worst ever”.… Read More Stiff competition matched by stiff winds

6 June 20166 June 2016 MaryLeave a comment

Nationals!

Days 1 and 2 of the 2016 Australian Masters Rowing Championships – cloudy with a chance of Wallabies… Read More Nationals!

4 June 201627 June 2018 MaryLeave a comment

Queensland Masters Championships 2016

What a terrific 2 days of racing, despite the crosswind, which we have all come to expect at Coomera. Check out my 213 photos.… Read More Queensland Masters Championships 2016

29 May 201627 June 2018 MaryLeave a comment

Imagining Brandenburg

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The brave souls at the European Champs revealed the secrets to racing a single in a cross-wind… kind of.… Read More Imagining Brandenburg

11 May 2016 Mary1 Comment

Cross-wind wobbles

Racing in a cross-wind. I think we are all agreed – it sucks. … Read More Cross-wind wobbles

26 April 2016 MaryLeave a comment

Rowing under-rated?

Winning while under-rating is possible. Stay long. … Read More Rowing under-rated?

19 April 201624 April 2016 MaryLeave a comment

Race day insights from LA 1984

1984. George Michael’s ‘Careless Whisper’ tops the UK charts. In Australia, it’s Wham! with ‘Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go’. In the US, Prince with ‘When Doves Cry’.… Read More Race day insights from LA 1984

17 March 2016 Mary1 Comment

Urban Rowing regatta photos

My photos of Sunday’s Urban Rowing regatta at Coomera are now available for you to view and download in various sizes, including original high-res, via Flickr.… Read More Urban Rowing regatta photos

2 March 2016 MaryLeave a comment

Masters and apprentices

Rowan and Rowan

The family that rows together sometimes wins together, and sometimes swims together. … Read More Masters and apprentices

1 March 201613 April 2019 Mary1 Comment

Take every shot

When I’m dithering about leaving my comfort zone, the wise words of Wayne Gretzky always sort me out.… Read More Take every shot

13 February 2016 Mary2 Comments

The accidental race

Back in my home town for a holiday, I thought I’d borrow a boat and go for a paddle. They handed me a bow number and pushed me off saying, “You’ll be grand”. … Read More The accidental race

3 December 20156 December 2015 Mary3 Comments

Training and racing tips from rowing coach Larry Gluckman

Rowing coach Larry Gluckman

Practice makes permanent – so make it perfect.
Larry Gluckman’s 8 tips for training and 6 tips for shaving time off your race.… Read More Training and racing tips from rowing coach Larry Gluckman

21 November 201531 January 2016 MaryLeave a comment

Paradise found, in Vanuatu

vanuatu rowing medal

The 2-day Masters in Paradise regatta, hosted by Port Vila Rowing Club in the Pacific Island nation of Vanuatu, lives up to its name.… Read More Paradise found, in Vanuatu

15 November 201515 November 2015 MaryLeave a comment

Even champions get the blues

Mahe Drysdale is candid about his feelings on losing at the World Champs.… Read More Even champions get the blues

16 September 201523 September 2015 MaryLeave a comment

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