Rowing Safety 101: Looking After Your Rowing Equipment
As with any sport or activity, rowing has its own set of hazards and dangers. For starters, rowing boats aren't exactly the lightest of vessels, and being out on the water can still pose a risk for even the most experienced rower or swimmer. Another hazard that comes with rowing is also towards your equipment. Unsafe or inexperienced handling can lead to damaged rowing equipment, as well as cause injury to ourselves or other team members. All of this can be costly
How to Cox a Boat In & Out of the Boathouse
[fusion_builder_container hundred_percent="yes" overflow="visible"][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type="1_1" background_position="left top" background_color="" border_size="" border_color="" border_style="solid" spacing="yes" background_image="" background_repeat="no-repeat" padding="" margin_top="0px" margin_bottom="0px" class="" id="" animation_type="" animation_speed="0.3" animation_direction="left" hide_on_mobile="no" center_content="no" min_height="none"][Thanks to ReadyAllRow for sharing this article with us!] Walking the boat in and out of the house is something you’ll do every single day so it’s important that you understand the process, calls, and terminology that go along with it. Each team will have their own subtle variances but this should give you a general idea of
Trailer Driving – Are You Doing It Right?
You may have seen the following video circulating on social media lately: It highlights the massive difference weight distribution of trailers can have on stability, when the vehicle or trailer change direction suddenly. Weight loaded at the front of the trailer remains very stable while moving forward, while weight loaded at the rear of the trailer causes both car and a trailer to swerve out of control. Can you imagine if this was you and your club’s shells on your way to
4 Easy Ways to Extend the Life of your Rowing Shell
The life of a rowing shell is not always an easy one. With countless trips in and out of the boathouse, not to mention thousands of strokes up and down lakes and rivers, hours spent strapped to trailers under tension or even the odd knock out on or off the water, the natural environment of the shell can be a harsh and unforgiving place. They are also rather expensive, which means taking proper care of them is all the more important. The
The Perfect Solution For Storing Your Electronics
You take the necessary measures to store your boats carefully and safely – what are you doing about your electronics? There’s nothing worse than getting ready to hit the water first thing in morning, amped up for a session with your crew, only to discover your cox box and electronic equipment is either not where it should be, or has run flat from the previous session. How many times have you had to search through the boathouse looking for a spare
Caring for Your Rowing Equipment – Part 3
While SSRS can help you with all your rowing storage needs, taking care of your boat and equipment remains very important. There are all kinds of hazards out there waiting to have a crack at your equipment, including buoys, pollution, rust and even novice rowers. This is the final part of a 3 part series on how to care for your rowing equipment and add years to its life. Last time we looked at 'Pre-use tightening' and 'Transporting rowing equipment', Today we
Caring for Your Rowing Equipment – Part 2
While SSRS can help you with all your rowing storage needs, taking care of your boat and equipment remains very important. There are all kinds of hazards out there waiting to have a crack at your equipment, including buoys, pollution, rust and even novice rowers. This is part 2 of a 3 part series on how to care for your rowing equipment and add years to its life. Our previous post looked at the importance of reading the equipment manuals and how to
Caring for Your Rowing Equipment
While SSRS can help you with all your rowing storage needs, taking care of your boat and equipment remains very important. There are all kinds of hazards out there waiting to have a crack at your equipment, including buoys, pollution, rust and even novice rowers. This is part 1 of a 3 part series on how to care for your rowing equipment and add years to its life. Reading / Informing The number one piece of advice for all coaches and rowers
Shell Maintenance – Show it Some Love!
What kind of state are your rowing shells in? When did you last grease the tracks or tighten the nuts on your wing riggers? Chances are they could probably use some love, right? With the holiday season fast approaching, it's worth spending some time to catch up on the less glamorous job of shell maintenance - one that can be neglected during crew/rowing season. Simple Tips for Looking after your Rowing Shells Daily Maintenance Jobs These tasks include what you should do before you get
Good Rowing Starts With Good Rigging
[fusion_builder_container hundred_percent="yes" overflow="visible"][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type="1_1" background_position="left top" background_color="" border_size="" border_color="" border_style="solid" spacing="yes" background_image="" background_repeat="no-repeat" padding="" margin_top="0px" margin_bottom="0px" class="" id="" animation_type="" animation_speed="0.3" animation_direction="left" hide_on_mobile="no" center_content="no" min_height="none"] When it comes to rowing boat performance, there are a large number of variables that determine whether you have a fast racing rowing boat. Often the physicality of the rower, strength, endurance et cetera, or the quality of the rower's technique take center stage of the boat speed equation. Let's not forget another important variable that also contributes