THE PURSUIT OF PERFECTION
At 776BC we work with the world’s best athletes to create a range of specialised performance kit that stands up to the toughest training programs, so you can go further on the track, road or water. As athletes, we know that the road to the ultimate stage is a long and gruelling path, which calls for grit, guts, focus and passion.

Founded in Melbourne, Australia, by Cameron McKenzie-McHarg, two-time Olympian and Beijing Silver medalist, and Kate McKenzie-McHarg, 776BC is built for performance. Developed, tested and endorsed by elite athletes, each item in the 776BC range combines premium performance fabrics with true athlete insight, to deliver the gear you deserve, when you step out to deliver your winning performance.

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As a US-based business and factory, we at Boathouse want to express our appreciation for your business.

I founded the company 30+ years ago, after participating in my second Olympic Games. My goal was for everyone to have access to the highest-quality athletic apparel, impeccably crafted from hand-selected materials. It was equally important that our garments be created right here at home, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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Pontoon is a custom rowing clothing company. We love rowing and are passionate about making the best kit on the market. We test and innovate to achieve the best result.

We specialise in made to order rowing clothing using designer prints and fabric from recycled yarn.

One afternoon at the firehouse I was sitting at the kitchen table drinking a cup of coffee, trying to come up with a good tattoo design for a firefighter on my crew. I was drawing an axe on a paper napkin when someone walked by and said, “Hey, that would make a cool t-shirt,” and that’s how RIDE BACKWARDS was born.

It’s been a few years since I’ve been on the line, and I’ve learned a lot about myself, design and apparel along the way. After shutting down RB back in 2014, I returned to school to pursue graphic design. I wanted to further my technical skills and dig deeper into my understanding of what good design truly is, and isn’t. With the help of some great mentors, and a couple of design awards later, I decided it was time to apply what I had learned to my love of apparel. Oh, and I hopped back in a boat along the way.

If you’ve ever seen a racing shell go by, you’ll realize that their crew also “rides backwards” when they row, just like firefighters do in the truck when it rolls down the street. So, I’m still riding backwards, I’m just doing it in a boat now. Some of you are probably wondering if this is now going to be a rowing shop. No, not exclusively, but a lot of the designs will be around rowing as that’s what I’m doing now. I plan on following my design instincts wherever they take me, so stay tuned to find out. I have a lot of interests.

RIDE BACKWARDS is a former firefighter/current rower owned and operated company out of Chicago, IL.

Without the feedback and support of great people, I would not be back in the game. Just like before, I am here to serve, and I want to know what you think, good and bad. So, keep sending me your product ideas and suggestions. I’m listening. As Dieter Rams said:

GOOD DESIGN IS AS LITTLE DESIGN AS POSSIBLE
Less, but better – because good design concentrates on the essential aspects, and the products are not burdened with non-essentials. Back to purity, back to simplicity.

Design Forward • Ride Backwards

THANK YOU!

Mia Zierk
Owner/Lead Designer

Roadstar is the professional rowing suit & speed skating suit manufacturer from China .
Fully sublimated printing with high elastic fabrics, custom made according to your club design artwork.
NO Minimum Order Quantity Limited, 15 days for bulk production lead time.
Contact us for further details.
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Volare designs cutting edge performance rowing suits, splash jackets, vests, shirts, headwear and training gear for athletes and active life-stylers. We specialise in supplying custom rowing kit to schools, clubs and universities. Our products are worn globally by olympians and athletes alike.

We are the cheeky Aussie underdog, no pretence, no ego, just great designs.

World class designs, crafted by passionate athletes who scour the globe searching for the latest fabrics and sports technology to create class leading performance products.

Volare HQ is located in Surfers Paradise, Australia, renowned as a surfing and training mecca for the world’s best endurance athletes. Our styling is a fusion of surf culture and ground breaking sports technology. The result is comfort with uncompromised performance, comfort at price that doesn’t cost the earth.