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From Jim Dietz's amazing memorial for his friend Larry Klecatsky during his singles race, to Gevvie Stone's 10th win, to the thunderous collegiate finishes, it was a Head of the Charles for the history books! Jim recounted his observations from his men's quad race and his station at the Cambridge Boat Club, and we talked with 3-time Sr. Veteran Women’s gold medalist Catherine Widgery and chief volunteer wrangler Cindy Larson. We have audio clips from Bill Becklean, Links & archives at https://rowing.chat/category/ready-row-usa

"I love Coastal in the winter in Massachusetts; that's when we have the best waves," says Ben. But if you crave warmer waters, where in the US (and world) is Coastal Rowing available in fall/winter? Special guests Ben Booth of Rebel Rowers and Michael Knowles of Skullers in the Bahamas will lead us around to the best Nov-March Coastal action and talk about some of the amazing youth programs they've started in their communities. Both Knowles and Booth live the Coastal Life: "Beyond racing, coastal rowing can be a satisfying lifestyle/beach life/surf life," Ben says. Senior correspondent Ryan Worth hosts this show, while Mark Wilson is enroute to the Head of the Charles Subscribe for notifications of upcoming shows at Rowing.Chat or on this YouTube channel; submit news on our CLUB NEWS FORM; and tell us about your favorite gadgets, gear & hacks on our GADGETS & GEAR FORM! Find links to both forms at https://rowing.chat/category/ready-row-usa

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Would you row for steak, pie, or cheese? Maple syrup or moose meat? Have you whacked the pterodactyl nest on the CT River at Rockrimmon? Stared down Death Row in Michigan? Rowed across the Atlantic Ocean? We’re going a little bit loopy here and delving into some of the really fun and creative regattas around the country; maybe even a few ways to have a lot of FUN getting into your boat (safely, of course!). Subscribe for notifications of upcoming shows at Rowing.Chat or on this YouTube channel. Submit news on our CLUB NEWS FORM and tell us about your favorite gadgets, gear & hacks on our GADGETS & GEAR FORM! All links can be found in the Show Notes or at https://rowing.chat/category/ready-row-usa

In rowing and in business reputation counts for a lot. Coming back from a bad experience is even more challenging. The JL Racing business has had a torrid year and is fighting back to the forefront of the rowing apparel market as founder Joline Esparza explains, it has not all been plain sailing. Timestamps to the show: 1:00 Introduction and background in rowing 3:00 The JL Rowing business- finding technical fabrics that FIT the athletes' body 7:00 The Turtleshell jacket. It allows us to row without distraction 10:30 Making clothes with different torso and shorts sizes means garments are sized for rowers 12:50 Campaigning at the Crew Classic 2017 against the US Rowing sponsor who excluded all other clothing companies from their regattas. 17:00 I had to take the issue to my friends. "Be Outraged. Ask me why." 21:45 The resolution included people taking US Rowing to task on other issues as well. The Board was shaken up and long term changes came about as a result. 28:15 A new Partnership - Kellen Brink

The Crew Stop make the worlds first specialist rowing gloves. Founded by Patrick Fricke, we discuss the intricate design process they used to make their classic rowing glove. Timestamps to the interview: 1:00 Introduction and background in rowing 3:00 What does the Crew Stop sell? 4:00 Designing solutions to taping your fingers got us started 8:00 The challenge of getting the first design right and Concept Design Principles - materials conform to shapes 15:00 Consideration of elasticity in the fabric 17:50 Sweep versus sculling glove design. Silicone pad print on the palm and fingers. 20:00 Ongoing developments included different velcro 21.10 New technology of polyester nano-fabrics. 24:30 NASA Fabric which stores body heat as you warm and releases it as you cool 27:40 The Paddle Glove - with 5 fingers 34:00 Caryn Davies uses The Crew Stop gloves http://www.usrowing.org/news/2019/08/24/fifteen-u-s-crews-hit-the-water-on-sunday-at-the-2019-world-rowing-championships/ 36:00 Manufacturing partner is in Conne

Bryan Kitch has been blogging on RowingRelated.com for many years and he recently launched an independent newsletter bringing expert opinion articles and longform journalism to his readers. Get a discount code for the first year from rowing.chat/sponsor/ Timestamps to the interview: 2:00 Introduction and background in rowing 4:00 Rowing Related blog started in 2010 6:50 Rowing blogs - where is good writing about rowing? 10:55 Row360 magazine journalism Benedict's vision is high end production 16:45 Row2k has main pages with curated links 18:45 Instagram's rowing moment has moved from being interesting to being reposter accounts dominating. Fat Ergos is not beautiful. 21:00 Is rowing balkanising and splitting into sectors? 24:30 Rowing Related is reinventing itself with interviews, curated links like Neil Chugani and Matthew Pinsent on the drones at Henley 32:00 Where is rowing journalism's future? 37:00 Rowing Crews as brands like the Deutschland Achter, Sinkovich, SXULLs. There are now more outlets for

This month we are talking Head Racing - long distance rowing races with Marlene Royle and Rebecca Caroe. Timestamps to the show: 01:00 Head Racing - top tips. Own the river. Be aggressive from the start. Focus on your rhythm. 04:00 How to be a strong stern pair in an eight for head racing 07:39 Where and how do you make rhythm with soft knees moving through the transition 14:30 How to learn pace judgement. Do some time trials to learn what rate suits you. Consistent speed is the goal. 7 x 3 minutes with a 2 minute break. Pick a target rate and see if you can hold it throughout. 17:41 pay attention to your release timing if rating is a challenge 20:00 Free ebook on Head Racing for Masters https://fastermastersrowing.com/head-racing/ 22:00 Mobility and flexibility - Technique as you age presentation. Shows the challenges for masters. 32:50 Congratulations to Gordon Williams, our first Faster Masters training program medallist. Gold at New Zealand Masters Championships in mens F 1x. https://fastermaster

We’ll be learning from rowing camp coaches Jim Dietz and Mark Wilson as they host their 2019 HOCR Sculling Camp in Boston this week. There is no bigger or more spectacular race than the Head Of The Charles. The bridges, the basin, the turns, the excitement, the history, boathouses, and the crowds make the Head of the Charles a must for every rowing enthusiast. This is Mark Wilson & Jim Dietz's second annual camp for the Charles (and Jim’s 54th time rowing it), so look for great guidance and some inside tips & tricks! Subscribe for notifications: https://rowing.chat/category/ready-row-usa AND on this YouTube channel!

Coaching is an acquired craft - part training, part intuition, part educated guess and a lot of “people” skills; and the same goes for the DIY rower. No matter what your role, knowing what tools you need, where to get them and how to use them lets everyone be safe and attended to on the water means faster rowing for less effort! Today’s show is about the ultimate coach’s toolbox - from certifications to gadgets, and and what rowers need to know about how coaches use them. We tap into the know-how of long-time rower/coaches Tara Morgan, Ryan Worth, and new correspondent Alison Pollini. Senior correspondent Mark Wilson is dealing with hurricane effects at his Florida rowing camp location, so he is contributing remotely this week. But FIRST, a word from our fabulous sponsors, Oar Inspired and Randall Oar Foil! https://rowing.chat/sponsors

Marlene and Rebecca talk about blade depth in rowing and sculling, and how to pick races that suit your crew's needs. Timestamps to the show 01:00 Recovery strategies - active and passive; race day and training 08:10 How to pick your races at a regatta to suit your needs and preferences 17:36 Blade depth while rowing and sculling. Level bladework drills video https://animoto.com/play/x6AoJ8UGRqL6eUmt91ybGQ?autostart=1 Valery Kleshnev's article about blade depth http://www.biorow.com/RBN_en_2015_files/2015RowBiomNews08.pdf? 24:00 Randall Foils to control blade depth - how to test if new equipment is effective for you and make the boat faster Special offer on Randall Foils https://rowing.chat/sponsor/randall-foils/ 29:00 Customer feedback on Faster Masters Rowing Programs. The Program Guidelines advise that each session is designed for a 1 hour training session (as long as you don't faff about). Note Marlene marks with an asterisk the priority workouts 36:00 Faster Masters Kindle books from our original 2

Welcome to our 28th episode of Ready, Row! USA, where we feature the best of rowing news, gadgets & gear from rowers, clubs, and enterprises across the country. Subscribe here and use the hashtag #RRUSABacktoSchool on social media to win rowing gear & services! We'll have a different hashtag each week, and monthly prizes. This week, we’re talking Back To School, from college walk-ons through masters rowers. At summer’s end, we’re all transitioning back to life as usual, coming off camps and tours like Calm Waters, Craftsbury, All-American, Rowing The World, SteeringURight and more. We'll review the summer’s best and explore what happens from now into fall; and is it too early to plan for winter camps in the warmer climes (no - they fill up fast)? SPONSORS: OarInspired.com, FasterMastersRowing.com, RoseandThorne.com, plus contributions of time and expertise from our crew from PiercePress.com, All-AmericanRowingCamp.com, and SeizetheOar.com Foundation. The producer of Ready, Row! USA is Charlotte Pierce; a

US Rowing's Coastal representative discusses the amazing growth in this part of the sport and how he got hooked on coastal. Thanks to our sponsors - Faster Masters Rowing is a new subscription coaching service for Masters Rowers. Marlene Royle has been coaching older athletes for decades. She understands the needs of masters and so has created online, monthly downloadable training plans in 6 modules. Available for individuals, crews or for a complete club, the Faster Masters Rowing Program is the solution that will make you row faster this year. Click on the programs link at www.fastermastersrowing.com - GoPro rowing boat tripod mount offer the clever engineers at Oar Inspired make it easy for you to video your crew. Their brilliant design is a tripod with suction cup feet that mounts onto the stern or bow canvas of your boat. Read more at https://rowing.chat/sponsors/oar-inspired/ Timestamps to the episode 03:25 Background in rowing 04:00 Basque (Spain) coastal rowing race video 08:00 Delmarva Ody

New rowing formats are essential to keeping our sport healthy and inclusive. Andy Triggs Hodge is leading a multi-sport water event called Regatta London where you can paddle the Thames through the centre of historic London and see all the best tourist sights from the water. Thanks to our sponsors - Faster Masters Rowing Training programs online every month https://fastermastersrowing.com/ - GoPro rowing boat tripod mount offer the clever engineers at Oar Inspired make it easy for you to video your crew. Their brilliant design is a tripod with suction cup feet that mounts onto the stern or bow canvas of your boat. Read more at https://rowing.chat/sponsors/oar-inspired/ Timestamps to the show 1:00 Introduction and background 2:30 Why start a new regatta? Test models of new regatta formats 5:00 Row, Kayak or Paddleboard - the map of the event https://regatta.london/route-map 8:00 The Iconic Squiggle - which is the River Thames 12:30 Bring a crew by bus 14:30 Rowing in the context of Regatta London.

Ready, Row! USA: Recap of Masters Nationals by Rebecca Caroe

INTRO Today we will be taking a look at some of the more useful rowing gadgets, gear, hacks, & apps we’ve come across, plus a few hacks & tricks that can improve your rowing experiences. Welcome to another exciting episode of Ready, Row! USA, as we continue regular broadcasts featuring the best of rowing news, gadgets & gear from rowers, clubs, coaches, and vendors across the country. Ready, Row! USA is part of the international RowingChat network. Subscribe at Rowing.Chat to receive notifications of upcoming shows, send in news tips, and join our community on this website and on our YouTube channel. The producer of Ready, Row! USA is Charlotte Pierce; our associate producer and frequent host is Tara Morgan; our senior correspondent and occasional host is Mark Wilson; correspondents-at-large include Ryan Worth of UT/Chattanooga Rowing; Kelly Kraiss of Orlando Area Rowing Society (OARS), and Reba Knickerbocker of Bend the Blade. Our executive producer is Rebecca Caroe of Rowing.Chat. Please patronize our fabu

The new indoor rowing app team from Rowith discuss future plans. Timestamps 03:00 Introduction to Morgan Hellen and his background in rowing 08:07 What does Rowith do? 12:50 When did you start the business? 13:36 Nike Run Club was the inspiration for Rowith and the introduction to Chaymae Samir your business partner 18:09 Raising money to build the business with Crowdfunding 21:35 How can RowingChat listeners help? The Crowdfunding website link https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/rowith Thanks to our sponsors: https://rowing.chat/sponsors/ - Oar Inspired - tripod rowing boat mount for video camera - Faster Masters Rowing training programmes for individuals, crews and clubs Follow Rowith on Instagram @rowithapp @morganrhellen contact the team morgan@rowith.com

Get ready for a glimpse into US Rowing's Masters Nationals. The legendary Olympian Jim Dietz will help us preview the whole event, from weather, to events, to rivalries. Welcome to another exciting episode of Ready, Row! USA, as we continue regular broadcasts featuring the best of rowing news, gadgets & gear from clubs,companies, and rowers across the country. Ready, Row! USA is part of the international Rowing.Chat network. You can subscribe at https://rowing.chat to receive notifications of upcoming shows, send in news tips, and join our community on this website and on our YouTube channel. The producer of Ready, Row! USA is Charlotte Pierce; assistant producer and host is Tara Morgan; our regular correspondent is Mark Wilson; and our executive producer is Rebecca Caroe of Rowing.Chat.

Tune in for a discussion about the transition to Head Race season - news, training, and racing strategies for races from the Hooch, to Head of the South, to Music City Regatta, to Head of the Lake in Washington State, to Head of the Charles #55 in Boston. A fun discussion with Tara Morgan of Seize the Oar and Vashon Is. RC and Ryan Worth, head coach for UT/Chattanooga and SE rep for Swift Boats. Ready, Row! USA broadcasts feature the best of rowing news, gadgets & gear from clubs,companies, and rowers across the country. Ready, Row! USA is part of the international Rowing Chat network. You can subscribe at https://rowing.chat to receive notifications of upcoming shows, send in news tips, and join our community on this website and on our YouTube channel. The producer of Ready, Row! USA is Charlotte Pierce; assistant producer and host is Tara Morgan; our regular correspondent and sometime host is Mark Wilson; and our executive producer is Rebecca Caroe of Rowing.Chat.

Today, we'll reveal how to get in a boathouse and row anywhere in the world; introduce you to the world of rowing touring; and take you virtually to places you must row before you die (examples: Maldives, Scotland, Charles River). Ready, Row! USA features the best of rowing news, gadgets & gear from clubs,companies, and rowers across the country. Today Tara and I will be talking about some recent moves by US Rowing, and a spotlight on some other juicy news from the rowing world. (should we just make this sentence generic and not change week to week?) Ready, Row! USA is part of the international RowingChat network. You can subscribe to receive notifications of upcoming shows, send in news tips, and join our community on this website and on our YouTube channel. The producer of Ready, Row! USA is Charlotte Pierce; assistant producer and host is Tara Morgan; our regular correspondent is Mark Wilson; and our executive producer is Rebecca Caroe of Rowing.Chat.