How To Keep Rowing Electronics Charged And Protected
Isn't it annoying when your electronic rowing equipment goes missing? Even more rage-inducing is when you take it out onto the water just to realise it's out of battery! Don't let these things happen again. Instead, store and charge your rowing electronics in one special place using a Rechargeable Security Storage Box. FOR USA | FOR AUSTRALIA [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"] Upgrade your equipment storage
How to keep your rowing oars safe and accessible
Scull and sweep oars for rowing aren't the most delicate pieces of equipment but if treated badly they can deteriorate fast. The more your oars are damaged, the less functional they become for your rowing club. How am I damaging my oars? [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"] In a word, storage. The way you store and move your rowing equipment reflects how quickly that
2014 Rowing Apps for Smart Phones: BoatCoach
Technology has come a long way since the old days of rowing, and now you can get accurate and in-depth personal statistics right in the palm of your hand. How? The "BoatCoach" android smartphone app by Dan Eiref is how! BoatCoach is a smart little app that is the first we've seen that works BOTH for indoor rowing and on water rowing. It records stroke rate, stroke count, distance traveled and so much more by using the different features of your android smartphone. As
Transporting your rowing gear: moving oars by plane
Transporting rowing equipment can be a hassle, especially when flying is involved. With so many rules and regulations (not to mention disclaimers when damage to the equipment occurs) it can mean the difference between a smooth trip and an absolute nightmare arriving without your gear. Not to worry though! In this post we're covering the ins and outs of transporting your rowing oars on aeroplanes. Pre-transportation Possibly the best (or sometimes only) option for transporting your rowing oars by flight is with pre-transportation.
Product feature: Cox Security and Recharging Box
In 2014 we'll be bringing you more information on what makes SSRS brilliant and unique. Not to blow our own trumpet but many of our products have revolutionised the way rowing sheds operate and have bought success and speed to rowing clubs around the world. This month's product feature is the Cox Security and Recharging Box (sold in our online shop priced for Australia and the USA) which helps maintain, charge and preserve your cox boxes and other rowing electronics. These security boxes help
Top 5 reasons to get a portable rowing pontoon
Portable rowing pontoons (also known as docks or temporary bridges) are one of many ways to get rowers onto the water. They act as platforms to launch off of and return to from the water. It only makes sense then that rowing clubs invest in pontoons to get the most out of their rowing, right? We’re not talking about any pontoons though, no. We’re talking about transportable pontoons that your club can assemble safely on almost any river in a
Train rowing club novices: Wraptor Balance FREE club trial
THIS FREE TRIAL HAS EXPIRED Have you heard of the number one way to save your club space and money? How do you encourage new athletes to join your club without wearing your resources thin? We’ve found the solution in the Wraptor Balance and are so confident that we’re happy to give your club a trial run! What is the Wraptor Balance? The Wraptor Balance is a floatation device to help novices get used to the balance and flow of rowing. It straps
Coaching: How to Prepare for an International Regatta
Daunting as it is, a coach’s first time attending and coaching for an international regatta could be much nicer. We had a talk with rowing coach Grant Craies about his time with the University of Otago Rowing Club in New Zealand where he took crews to race in China. Routine preparation Environments, both different in location and to do with travel in general, are difficult to adapt to. Grant suggests moulding yourself and your team to the environment of your destination, as
Introducing the Wraptor Balance: time effective, cost effective and efficient rowing club training equipment
Space Saver Rowing Systems and Diarmuid Fehily present: THE WRAPTOR BALANCE What is it and what does it do? The Wraptor Balance is a floatation device which can fit to any of your boats and clips on and off with ease. It is used to train rowers in the art of balancing the boat, helping them maintain speed and direction. It’s light, durable, and it’s use spans all levels of rowing. What’s really special about this piece of equipment is it’s simplicity: Unbox the Wraptor Balance. Slide it onto the
Boat Lights and Rowing in the Dark: How to Keep your Club Safe
Lights are a crucial tool for rowing in the dark. Dawn and dusk are enticing to rowers because of the water’s smoothness and the quiet when the wind drops, but rowing shells can become invisible at these times. If you haven’t mandated lights for dusk rowing for your club’s boats yet you’re just inviting trouble. Important notes for boat lights and rowing in the dark