USRowing Annual Convention a Success in Hartford
The 2011 USRowing Annual Convention took place in Hartford, Connecticut last week and was a huge success. The convention attracted a number of the most important coaches and personalities in the sport of rowing and there were some fantastic presentations made on a variety of topics. Read the full convention review. Douglas Lumsden, the owner of Space Saver Rowing Systems was at the event to show off the great storage solutions SSRS has on the market. Below is a photo of Douglas in front of the SSRS trade stand at the convention. Holiday
Sliding Boat Rack Installation at Houston RC
SSRS would like to send a big thank you to Houston Rowing Club, who recently purchased seven single Sliding Boat Racks. It was another very successful installation for SSRS and Houston Rowing Club can now use the extra space in their clubrooms for more equipment and more members. Find out more about the SSRS Sliding Boat Racks here If you haven't checked out the SSRS sliding boat racks yet then have a look at them in action in this video. Contact us for more information or a quotation on
Live Blogging from US Rowing Conferences
Over the next 2 weeks Douglas Lumsden, owner and founder of Space Saver Rowing Systems will be in the United States to help with the installation of a couple of Mechanical Quad Stackers in Ann Arbor. While Douglas is in the US, he will be attending and live blogging from two rowing conferences. US Rowing Annual Convention The first conference is the US Rowing Annual Convention which will include the Advanced Coaches Conference 2011. The annual convention is set to take place on December 1-4 in Hartford,
SSRS Christmas Giveaway and Stocking Fillers
With Christmas only one month away Space Saver Rowing Systems thought we would make things easier on you this year and release our Christmas Specials one week early to give everyone loads of time to find that perfect gift for themselves or a fellow rowing club member. GREAT STOCKING FILLER IDEAS SSRS has two great stocking filler ideas for someone special at your rowing club or any rowing enthusiasts you know: White Bow Light - The 'Guardian' light is a waterproof and robust unit
SSRS Oar Rack User Review Norwich Rowing Club
We recently received a user review from a club testing out our Space Saver Oar Racks Product: Space Saver Rowing Systems Oar rack - See the video here Max Heron Club: Whitlingham Boathouses, Norwich Rowing Club User Review: What comparable equipment do you usually use? Self produced timber racks, mostly horizontal, built over the years by club members How long was it used? In use for 3 weeks for 2 sets of 8 oars. What were your first impressions? Very impressive space saver; safe; secure; easy access; well received by crews Was
All Eyes on the New Mechanical Dragon Boat Stacker
This week SSRS thought we would let you all have a glimpse of what the new Mechanical Dragon Boat Stacker looks like after installation, and what a fine sight it is! The Mechanical Dragon Boat Stacker is the new economical way to store Dragon boats safely and securely, in one third of the space. And it works at just the touch of a button - watch the video of the stacker in motion. Store three full sized dragon boats with room to add a lighter
Coaching and Insurance Podcast
Last year Mike Davenport, author of the Nuts and Bolts guide to rigging hosted an annual conference of short presentations called 'Lightening Talks 2010'. Each year the program is designed to impart valuable knowledge to high school rowing coaches. The program introduced guest sports speakers, each of whom discussed an insightful topic under 15 minutes, sharing their views, opinions and answering queries. Space Saver Rowing Systems will be sharing these podcasts pertinent to rowing club managers monthly on our blog. Today's pod cast is on
Get Inspired by Fund Raising Events for Rowing Clubs
Is your rowing club in need of new oar brackets? Perhaps a few new shells? Or a mechanical stacker? You know it's time to fund raise, and SSRS is ready to share some great ideas of how to add crisp bills to your club penny jar. Helicopters, TV stars and $40K, Oh my You have connections and it's time to use them. Haul in your celebrity contacts and their really, really expensive toys for the 'penthouse' of rowing club fund raisers. Take the Palmetto rowing club fund raiser
Gentle Giants: A Rowing Club with a Twist
Rowing as a metaphor for life is the motto of a unique and inspiring rowing club. Space Saver Rowing Systems had the opportunity to get to know them when they purchased our Oar Brackets earlier this year. They're called the Gentle Giants, and if you're a rower or rowing club manager, they are something to get inspired by. The Gentle Giants have turned their passion for rowing into a way to benefit communities and the environment in which they row. Their motto extends the ideals
News flash
NEWS FLASH Space Saver Rowing Systems to Store U.S. Men's Rowing Team Equipment U.S. Olympic Training Center to Use Company's Oar Storage Solutions Canberra, Australia, March 16, 2011 Space Saver Rowing Systems (SSRS), a world leader in rowing storage systems, announced today that the U.S. men's rowing team has selected the company's bracket solutions to store its sweep and scull oars. The systems will be installed at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista, Calif. More than 40 men training for