Ready, Row! USA #33: Our First Wacky Wednesday!
Would you row for steak, pie, or cheese? Maple syrup or moose meat? Have you whacked the pterodactyl nest on the CT River at Rockrimmon? Stared down Death Row in Michigan? Rowed across the Atlantic Ocean? We gota little bit loopy here and delved into some of the really fun and creative regattas around the […]
Ready, Row! USA #32: All about the CLUBS!
Is your rowing club a Bud Light, a Red Hook Pale Ale, or a Dom Perignon? What do you love about your club, what makes it special? What works well, what are your challenges? Today, we’re touring rowing clubs across the size and feature spectrum, from startup, to rower-driven, to water-launch, to established clubs with […]
Ready, Row! USA #30: Heading to the Charles!
Today, we’ll be learning from rowing camp coaches Jim Dietz and Mark Wilson who recently hosted their 2019 HOCR Camp in Boston for an international cast of scullers. There is no bigger or more spectacular race than the Head Of The Charles. The bridges, the basin, the turns, the excitement, the history, boathouses, and the […]
Ready, Row! USA #29: Rowing Toolbox
Coaching is an acquired craft – part training, part intuition, part educated guess and a lot of “people” skills; and the same goes for the DIY rower. No matter what your role, knowing what tools you need, where to get them and how to use them lets everyone be safe and attended to on the […]
Ready, Row! USA #28: Back-to-School Edition
Welcome to the 28th episode of Ready, Row! USA, where we’ll be discussing all levels of “Back To School.” No matter our age or skill level, at summer’s end, most of us are transitioning back to life as usual, coming off camps and tours like Calm Waters, Craftsbury, All-American, Rowing The World, SteeringURight; or we’re […]
Ready, Row! USA: Gadgets & Gear Special
Today on Ready, Row! USA we zoom through a dizzying array of exciting and useful rowing gadgets, gear, and apps we’ve come across this week, plus a few hacks & tricks that can improve your rowing experience at any age or skill level. Welcome to another exciting episode of Ready, Row! USA, with regular broadcasts […]
Ready, Row! USA: Revving up for Masters Nationals
Welcome to Ready, Row! USA, episode #25! Why should you race in Masters Nationals? Well for one thing, this year it’s in Grand Rapids, Mich, aka “Beer City, USA.” Today, legendary Olympian Jim Dietz previews US Rowing’s Masters Nationals competition, from the beer tent to how to arrange for a boat to actually race in. […]
Ready, Row! USA: Going Global
Today, we reveal how to get in a boathouse and row anywhere in the world; introduce you to the world of rowing touring; and take you virtually to places you must row before you die. Some of our favorite spots are Croatia, Amsterdam, Ponte Vecchio in Firenze, Scotland, and the good old Charles River. Ready, […]
Next Ready, Row! USA is July 10 – Enjoy the Holiday!
After a brief holiday break, our next episode on July 10 will feature an exciting new format that we think you’ll appreciate. Hosts Charlotte, Tara, and Mark will look into US Rowing’s approach to Masters and an ongoing Canadian study on Masters athletes. Learn-to-Row advocate Tara promises some gems on leveraging your LTR experience, for […]
Ready, Row! USA #20: City Youth Programs
Today’s guests are Arshay Cooper, RowNewYork and author of Sugawater; Neil Bergenroth, of OKRowing and gROWTulsa; and Ellen Minzner, director of RowBoston. Welcome to another exciting episode of the Ready, Row! USA podcast, as we continue regular broadcasts featuring the best of rowing news, gadgets & gear from clubs,companies, and rowers across the country. Ready, Row! […]