Instead of being bummed, or beaten, the next time wind and waves try to play havoc with your race day, break out this old coaching trick to stay dry, light and fast: splashguards on the riggers. more
Want a simple way to keep your outboards from being stolen? Try this hack: Make your engines look NOT new. Yep, making an outboard look old and scuffed up might actually work better than any amount of chain or engine locks--though we recommend those, too. more
New to your club or to the varsity boats? Not quite sure what coach was getting at with the drills this week? If you row in the dark, try this simple hack: wear dark clothes so your coach can't see you. more
Looking to put a little more "danger" in your core workouts? Saratoga juniors coach Eric Catalano sent in this unusual way to re-purpose your ergs the next time you want your team to get serious about their abs. more
Prime Pump Alignment, the 'Park Once' Plan, Fill Up Before You Hitch Up, and other Trailer (Driving) Tricks the Rowing Hacks can heartily recommend to make your next trip to the races a bit smoother. more
Thanks to Byron Walthall for reminding us to talk about a trick so good that "everybody is doing it" out there: marking riggers and other stuff with electrical tape. more
Spotted and brought to us by Todd Wilson, these doodads are ubiquitous in Swiss boathouses--and might just come in handy at your place, especially if you have any so-called Nutdraggers lurking about. more
The line-up stick board may well be the oldest rowing hack, if we don't count that nifty gadget we now call the rolling seat, which started life as, well, a heck of a hack in its own right. more
There might only be two kinds of rowers in the world: those who have slept through morning practice, and those who will sleep through one, one of these days. So, what are the best tricks to make sure you stay out of the former category long enough to make the top boat and win it all? more
What a frugal group us coaches can be. We scrimp, we budget, we fundraise, we "do without"... yet, despite these efforts many coaches waste tons of money. more