Ready, Row! USA #84 – Rowing to Recovery
We all know that rowing is low-impact, requires mindfulness and focus, builds physical strength and stamina. For recovery from breast cancer to physical injury to addiction to PTSD and other aspects of mental health, rowing is uniquely suited as a tool to regain and maintain a healthy mind and body. In this episode, we have […]
Ready, Row! USA #83: Rowing for All?
How do we mobilize as a rowing community to make our sport more accessible to people from a wider range of communities, financial resources, and physical abilities? Our panel discussion focuses on the recent initiatives of three leaders in the field of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in rowing. Panelists: Coach Richard Butler, former ED […]
Ready, Row! USA #82: Head of the Charles, 2020 Style
The competition is heating up for #HOCR4702! In a sign of the times, the Head Of The Charles, the venerable 55-year-old, two-day rowing regatta that often attracts half a million people and 1,200+ athletes to the Charles River in Boston, will be run this year as a “global remote event.” So don’t worry about the […]
Ready, Row! USA #79: Reopening Your Rowing Club
What’s your boathouse/club doing to weather the pandemic and safely invite members back? Our special guest for this episode is Director of Rowing Programs for the George Pocock Rowing Foundation, Padriac McGovern. Padraic has been a thought leader throughout the COVID crisis, approaching shutdown and re-openings and future planning in a thoughtful and collaborative manner. […]
Ready, Row! USA #78: Rowing with PRIDE!
At Ready, Row! USA, Pride Month is all about inclusion and opportunity, supporting friends & teammates as we grow this amazing sport. Guests: Brian Todd, founder and executive director of the Gay & Lesbian Rowing Federation. You may have seen Brian at regattas or the USRowing Convention, inviting people to sign the Rower’s Pledge (glrf.info […]
Ready, Row! USA Special Episode: Covid19ERgatta
Everybody’s a Winner at the Covid-19 Ergatta! “So much fun, you’ll barely notice you’re alone in the basement,” promises correspondent Ryan Worth of UT/Chattanooga, who headed up this special episode along with Tara Morgan of Seize the Oar Foundation and Vashon Island RC. Rowers understand the benefits of this sport go well beyond competition. In […]
Ready, Row! USA #65: A Philadelphia Story
Hear about how Philadelphia City Rowing is empowering public school youth through sport, academic support, and mentoring. Founder Caitlin Mance and Inclusion Director George Rowley discuss the mission and effect of their renowned youth rowing program. SPONSORS Prygl Rowing Camps & Rowing Tales book series Tell us about your favorite GADGETS & GEAR! Submit your […]
LIVE from USRowing with Ted Benford, ED of Community Rowing
#ReadyRowUSA correspondent Brenda Balenger talked with Ted Benford, executive director of Community Rowing in Boston, about CRI initiatives aimed at increasing diversity in rowing, “one club at a time.” Ted started his relationship with CRI more than 25 years ago as a volunteer and coach and then went on to serve as president of the […]
Ready, Row! USA #47: Sarasota Coastal Regatta
DISCUSSION Racing took place off of Sarasota’s South Lido Beach from November 20–24, 2019. Contests were run for the masters men’s and women’s C1X, C2X, along with mixed C2X. Junior men and women races C4x. Following the format of European coastal racing, SCRA provided rentals of FISA-class boats and oars for those without equipment looking […]
Ready, Row! USA #41: Gadgets & Gear Holiday Gift Guide
Time to send that letter to the North Pole! Listen to check out the deals and gift ideas from NK Sports, Coach, Cox, & Crew, Hydrow, Crew Stop, and others! We have some great gadgets & gear to tell you about, so don’t miss it if you are doing holiday gifting to coaches, other rowers, […]