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One logistical challenge that coaches often face is how to keep track of all of their athlete’s IDs. There are those certain summer regattas that require IDs on the dock. You either have to rely on the athletes to keep track of their ID on the water or you have to hang on to everyone’s ID while they row. Too many things can go wrong in either situation! more
The A-Frame Boat Block is a very simple design that takes up minimal trailer space and it is incredibly easy to make! more
With so many blades to choose from, it can be overwhelming to know where to start looking at the differences between blades, and thinking about what might be best for your crew. Enter the row2k Sweep Blade Comparator! more
When I am rowing at race pace, what forces are acting on the hull, and how can that knowledge be used to maximize speed? more
One of the oarlocks is sideways and of course someone forgot to pack a pitch meter! The question is what do you do? Well… you pull out your cellphone of course! more
Tired of tripping on your erg sliders? Do you struggle figuring out a good way to store them? We have a hack for that! more
This week's hack is an "old school" trick that NFL players use to keep their feet warm during cold games. Right Guard! more
Boat builders provide options for the rigger along the gunwale for one primary reason: different holes allow fore and aft adjustment of the pin relative to the athlete. This is one of two ways to adjust work-through. more
Alarm clocks today are easier than ever to sleep through – a smartphone that is proffering the gentlest ringtone you can download goes quiet with an easy swipe – and soon enough, the next sound to come out of the phone is a call from eight teammates and a coach standing on a dock with the boat in the water wondering where you are. more
GoPros footage of rowing is everywhere these days. Pictures and videos can be found from cameras mounted on drones, oars, or even a coxswain's head! I wanted to produce a cost effective GoPro mount that was cheaper than a professional mount, yet more effective than "others". more
Got a fully-loaded trailer about to head south? Use this Rowing Hack to squeeze a few bikes on there, too: The Side Saddle Bike Trick. more
Ever used a Rigger Bungee? This week’s Rowing Hack reveals just how that nifty hack got its start one cold winter. more
Coxswains have to cary a lot of stuff, so here’s a Rowing Hack just for them: The Survival Suit Carry-all. more
Got a long trailer trip in your future, perhaps to that little regatta up in Boston? Here’s a rowing hack that could save you a few gas stops: the Long-Haul Two-Tank Solution. more
Having a huge shell trailer is nice when you have a lot of boats to haul, but getting that top rack loaded is a pain no matter how tall your biggest athletes are. more
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- AccuDock
- Boatworks CLE
- Burnham Boat Slings
- Calm Waters Rowing
- Charles River Coxswain Clinic
- Concept 2
- Craftsbury Sculling
- Croker
- CRI
- Durham Boat Co.
- Empacher
- Filippi
- Florida Rowing Center
- Fluidesign
- h2row.net
- Head of the Schuylkill
- HUDSON
- Hydrow
- JL Racing
- Maas Rowing Shells
- Nielsen-Kellerman
- Pocock Racing Shells
- Race1 USA
- RowKraft
- Rubini Jewelers
- Teddie Peanut Butter
- Vespoli USA
- WinTech Racing