Tired of tripping over riggers in your boat bay? Here's a pretty simple hack that creates a spot to get those riggers out from under foot: the Rigger Hanger. more
Using CLAMs so the same set of oars works for pairs, fours and your eight? Then set the oars up with this hack, so the loads is always right: the Pre-Loaded Clam Trick. more
A dead simple trick for keeping your hitch from getting stolen mid-regatta: always park the truck by backing into a space where the hitch is pinned against a wall, a tree, or even the ground. more
As the next big regatta season approaches, we wanted to take a moment to recognize the artistic and engineering genius behind a great hack for actually getting your bike to race course: The Shell Trailer Side-mount Bike Rack. more
Tired of being one CLAM short when you need to make a quick rigging adjustment on the way out to practice? Here's a hack that keeps your CLAMs collected and near at hand: the CLAM Stacker. more
Ever lost a megaphone to the deep? Then here is hack that will help keep your megaphone shipped and steady when you put it down: the PVC Megaphone Holster. more
If you are a coxswain on the hunt for a handy, water-tight, crush-proof, and yet lap-friendly place to stow those tools, might we suggest a water bottle? more
This week's hack--the Pump-o-Matic--is perfectly suited for its one task: saving the back and the tired arms of the one person who makes sure none of the launches sink after a week's worth of rain. more
Want to keep things long and strong in your crew? The hack for that is a coach's trick that may well be nearly as old as the sliding seat itself: the reach straw. more
When row2k first spotted this trick at Eton-Dorney, we wondered--tongue firmly in cheek--if it might be a way to change the gearing mid-race...nope, but it is a clever hack. more
Ever travel to a regatta and find your pitch is out or something doesn't feel quite right out on the water? Get out that trusty roll of electrical tape and try a hack of Olympian caliber. more
Some tips from the Rowing Hackers who stayed state-side for catching the rowing action in REAL real-time: this is how we watch the Olympics--care to join us in the wee hours? more
Have a big club, with lots of coaches, or just a really thorough safety plan that you want handy at all times? Try this hack: the Coaches Launch Safety Card. more
Nothing keeps even the greatest rowing coach more grounded than having to bend down and gather up a heap of sweaty footwear, but there is a hack for that: The Shoe Bucket. more