Faster Masters Rowing Radio 22nd April 2021
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Timestamps:
01:00 This Past Week – what we do to advocate for masters rowing.
Rowing Canada ethics course – legal issues, ethical issue and scenarios
11:00 How to rig a single scull for my height
Rules for rigging rowing boats
– Make yourself comfortable
– Centre yourself – at the catch hip on the pin centreline
– Height – keep forearms above the handles
20:00 What sculling rig is best?
It’s more important to see the person in the boat than to just follow rigging numbers. Customise to your flexibility and strength.
Rig for the “end of the race” – Ted van Dusen
22:00 Sculling oar length – degrees of arc.
Your priority is to get as many degrees of arc catch angle as you can.
In the Rowing News magazine article Volker Nolte makes recommendations for masters “Rigging Numbers for Scullers”
https://www.rowingnews.com/2021/02/07/rigging-numbers-for-scullers/
28:00 Hanging or arm bending in the initial part of the stroke?
Use each body part once per stroke – does arm bending affect your finish?
35:00 The Power Rectangle in rowing diagram. When oars are perpendicular what is the pattern of legs, back & arms – using the right sequence. Check using video.
37:00 Foot stretcher angle and height – rule of thumb 43-45 degrees on the foot stretcher. Shoe height is determined by your flexibility and height.
Ensure your shoes fit. Check heel to seat measurement on the erg.
44.00 Getting back on the water after a long break – using pontoons. Be gradual.
Try “no puddle” rowing and turns or backing down with some stationary drills to reacquaint yourself with the boat and oar handling skills.
47:00 Getting to the pin in club boats – should you compromise finish or catch?
Use the release position if you can’t adjust them.
Buy your own oars if you can afford and use clams to adjust then to suit the boat you are in.
Ask your club committee or board to standardize boat set up.
51:00 Changing oar gearing is it OK to shorten or lengthen the inboard?
Are you trying to match other people in the crew? How does it affect your rating and load?
54:00 C2 Fatties (sculls) can you cut them down to 85cm?
57:00 Using the C2 Comp blade for lightweight women masters
1:02:00 Transferring sculling skills to a sweep boat
Consider rotation, inside arm and faster moving boats.
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