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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=\”\”

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Download Our 2013 Rowing Club Fundraising eBook – FREE

Start your rowing club fundraising early and catapult your club into 2014. Haven\’t got any ideas you say? Well we\’ve got just the thing… The FREE RowingClub Fundraising Ideas eBook – stories of 2013 This eBook provides you with loads of ideas on activities that help you raise funds for

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Boathouse Safety: 5 Accessories To Help Your Club

A boathouse can be a dangerous place, especially for unprepared or less knowledgeable club members. Don\’t fret though, as there are many small and simple things that you can do to improve club safety and reduce risks. They don\’t break the bank or absorb your time like a sponge either! Here are our top 5 accessories

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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

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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

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Transporting Equipment with Trailers Part 2: loading your trailer

This second blog post in a series of 3 for moving rowing equipment with trailers focuses on managing the load you plan to tow in your trailer. What do we mean by this? We mean that if you balance a trailer in different ways it can affect your driving capabilities,

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Transporting Equipment with Trailers Part 1: setting up for the trip

Transporting rowing equipment by trailer is a great solution to getting your rowers to distant regattas and training camps. On the other hand, driving trailers with loads that are wide or long (e.g. rowing shells) can be dangerous if not done right. Protect your drivers and your equipment by reading ad

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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

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How to avoid rowing boat crashes (and deal with them) Part 2

Part 2 Rowing Accidents do happen – what do you do then?… Being ready for collisions is just as important as avoiding them. Your club, crew and yourself should check that rowers understand the basics of water safety, such as being able to swim and capsize recovery. Core elements of

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How to avoid rowing boat crashes (and deal with them) Pt.1

Water safety is very important in rowing, and crash safety most of all. There are many ways to avoid crashes in rowing but more importantly you\’ve got to know how to deal with a crash if it occurs. Sometimes you can’t avoid a collision. Rowing boats are small and bigger

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