Race like an Olympian (but Avoid the Injuries)

As we watch the Olympians tearing through the water in their races for Gold, we\’re naturally inspired to push ourselves, sometimes past our limits, in our own practices and races.  Inspiration is a great thing, but not if it leads to injury.  No matter the season it\’s smart to be

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Resources for Dragon Boating

Dragon Boating is unique among the sports we \’paddlers\’ involve ourselves in. For instance, a single dragon boat carries enough people for two soccer teams – compare that to your single scull!  Below we have some helpful articles for boat club managers about dragon boating, from safety protocol to stretching,

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Winter\’s Upon Us: A Boathouse Clean-up Checklist

In the Southern Hemisphere, winter is settling in – you can feel the chill on the water, right?  It\’s time to clean out the boathouse before winter training.  Below we\’ve put together a checklist of things to do around the boat club. Did we forget anything? Add to our list!

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Boathouse Etiquette

It doesn\’t have to sound archaic. Boathouse etiquette really is important even in this day and age, just as a certain etiquette is expected at a gym – safety is unquestionably the first concern, but so is the comfort of each member. As a boat club manager, it\’s your job

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SSRS winning girls schools

Sydney Girls GPS Head of the River The Sydney Girls GPS Head of the River was held the day after the boys on Sunday 29 March 2009. The 1st VIII girls champion this year was Pymble Ladies College followed by Queenwood in second, Loreto Kirribilli in third, Loreto Normanhurst in

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