Rowingchat

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