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, Row! USA features the best of rowing news, gadgets & gear from clubs,companies, and rowers across the country. Today Tara and I will be talking about some recent moves by US Rowing, and a spotlight on some other juicy news from the rowing world.

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The producer of Ready, Row! USA is Charlotte Pierce; associate producer is Tara Morgan of Seize the Oar and Vashon Is. RC; our regular correspondent is Mark Wilson of All American Rowing Camp; and our executive producer is Rebecca Caroe of Rowing.Chat. Regular panelists & contributors include Ryan Worth of UTenn/Chattanooga Reba Knickerbocker of Bend the Blade coaching consultancy; and Ben Booth of Rebel Coastal Rowing in Westport, MA.

SPONSORS: OarInspired, FasterMastersRowing.com, RoseandThorne.com, Pierce Press, All-American Rowing Camp, and Seize the Oar Foundation.


TIPS FOR ROWING THE WORLD

Use a Professional Service…

Q: Somebody told me about a gorgeous rowing club in Italy that’s built over a river. Do you know where that is?

A: That gem is Societá Canottieri, Florence, and rowing out of there is indeed worthy of the bucket list! The club is actually under the Otzi Museum at Ponte Vecchio. Thanks to our friend Nancy Keller of Minneapolis RC!

…OR Do-It-Yourself:

Q: How should I time an international rowing trip if I want to compete? 

A: World Masters Championships are in September, in Hungary this year. Check the schedule at WorldRowing.com for a complete listing, or keep your ear to the ground!

Decide on the Basics

Q: Do most places speak English, or should I prepare to get a translator if I’m going it alone?

A: You’ll find that most rowing clubs speak English, but if you take coaching, you might want to read up on the native rowing terms!

You Have Arrived! Now What?

Q: Is there an international directory of rowing clubs?

A: Oarspotter finds a good number of them; you can also try a Google search or asking around on forums like the MRI group on Facebook.

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