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: Recap of Masters Nationals
For our exciting 27th episode of Ready, Row! USA, correspondents Mark Wilson, Ryan Worth, and Alison Pollini recall the sweat, the tears, the sweet smell of victory, and the agony of the feet from Masters Nationals in Grand Rapids, MI and look forward to next year’s event in Oakland, CA. The producer of Ready, Row! […]
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, […]
Ready, Row! USA: Heads Up! for Fall Racing
Tune in for a discussion about the transition to Head Race season – news, training, and racing strategies for races from the Hooch, to Head of the South, to Music City Regatta, to Head of the Lake in Washington State, to Head of the Charles #55 in Boston. A fun discussion with Tara Morgan of […]