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Rigging Hack
Cell Phone Pitch Meter

March 23, 2016

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

Ask the Boatbuilder
Carbon or Kevlar?

March 14, 2016

What's the difference, and which should I get? more

Coach Hack
Folding Chair Racks Slider Storage

February 23, 2016

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

Ask the Boatbuilder
Rowing in Salt Water

February 9, 2016

Every minute spent in salt water preventative maintenance is worth its weight in gold. more

Rowing Hack
How to Keep Your Feet Warm: Right Guard

January 20, 2016

This week's hack is an "old school" trick that NFL players use to keep their feet warm during cold games. Right Guard! more

Ask the Boatbuilder
Rigger Holes

January 20, 2016

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

Wakey Wakey
Latest rowing accessory is a rug

January 14, 2016

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

Rigger Tricks
Malt Vinegar to Clean Tracks and Deck

July 1, 2015

When in the English countryside... more

Rowing Hack
GoPro Stand On A Budget

December 19, 2014

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

Trailer Trick
The Side Saddle Bike Carry

December 8, 2014

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

Rigger Tricks
The Original Rigger Bungee

November 12, 2014

Ever used a Rigger Bungee? This week’s Rowing Hack reveals just how that nifty hack got its start one cold winter. more

Coxing Hacks
The Survival Suit Carry-all

October 28, 2014

Coxswains have to cary a lot of stuff, so here’s a Rowing Hack just for them: The Survival Suit Carry-all. more

Trailer Tricks
The Long-Haul Two-Tank Solution

October 14, 2014

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

Trailer Trick
Top Rack Hack - Loading Ladders

September 30, 2014

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

Coach Trick
The Erg Rigger

September 17, 2014

Just in time for teaching those new novices, this week’s Rowing Hack turns the erg into a sweep teaching tool: The Erg Rigger. more

Rigger Tricks
The Cup-Cup Cup Holder

September 3, 2014

Attention coffee-craving coaches: this week's rowing hack might help you avoid spilling your java in the launch. more

Coach Trick
The Trailer Flat Fixer

August 12, 2014

Next time you get a flat on your way to the races, try this neat hack to get back on your way a bit quicker: the Trailer Flat Fixer. more

Coach Trick
The Wrench Carabiner

July 31, 2014

Tired of digging around for the one wrench you need? Try this week’s Rowing Hack—the Wrench Carabiner—to keep those wrenches together and skip all that rummaging. more