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Joline Esparza of JL Racing

In rowing and in business reputation counts for a lot. Coming back from a bad experience is even more challenging. The JL Racing business has had a torrid year and is fighting back to the forefront of the rowing apparel market as founder Joline Esparza explains, it has not all been plain sailing. Timestamps to […]

The Crew Stop Rowing Gloves

The Crew Stop make the worlds first specialist rowing gloves. Founded by Patrick Fricke, we discuss the intricate design process they used to make their classic rowing glove. Timestamps to the interview: 1:00 Introduction and background in rowing 3:00 What does the Crew Stop sell? 4:00 Designing solutions to taping your fingers got us started […]

Back in the boat means blisters

rowing glove, paddle glove, The Crew Stop

Many rowers take a break in summer and so now it is time to get back into the boat. And guess what, those hand blisters form really quickly after you have had time out. Fortunately RowingChat has the answer for you. [This article contains affiliate links if you buy, we receive a commission.] Rowing Gloves […]

Rowing and Media with Bryan Kitch

Bryan Kitch has been blogging on RowingRelated.com for many years and he recently launched an independent newsletter bringing expert opinion articles and longform journalism to his readers. Get a discount code for the first year from rowing.chat/sponsor/ Timestamps to the interview: 2:00 Introduction and background in rowing 4:00 Rowing Related blog started in 2010 6:50 […]

Matt Tarrant from RowElite

Matthew Tarrant is both a member of the GB Rowing Team and also the founder of RowElite – a service offering online training plans on the erg and an online rowing team squad everyone can join. https://www.rowelite.com/ Please support RowingChat by visiting our Sponsors page https://rowing.chat/sponsors/ If you want free podcasts – help our supporters […]

A primer on coastal rowing

Coastal Rowing with John Wik of US Rowing How did you get interested in Coastal Rowing? WIK: In 2014 I was on the Board of the Delaware Museum of Natural History.  We were trying to figure out why attendance by middle school students was down.  It occurred to me that young people today don’t go […]