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 #81 – “A Most Beautiful Thing”
In this episode, you will meet the inspiring principals in the documentary “A Most Beautiful Thing” – Arshay Cooper, Alvin Ross, Preston Grandberry, Malcolm Hawkins, and Ray “Pookie G” Hawkins, and their first coach, Ken Alpart. The newly released film, directed by Olympic rower Mary Mazzio (50 Eggs Films), is drawing deep praise across the […]
Ready, Row! USA #80: Rowers Seeking Singles!
“Sweeps Rowers Seek Singles!” Buying a single or double shell may not be *exactly* like dating, but these days it can be just as stress-inducing – or thrilling, depending on your perspective! And if you’re a sweeps rower, you’ll need to learn how to use two oars! Our correspondent Mark Wilson of All-American Rowing Camp […]
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 #74: Rise & Retrofit
Several leaders in the rowing industry are using their efforts and their warehouses to aid healthcare workers in the fight against the Coronavirus pandemic. Join us as we talk to John Strotbeck, CEO of Boathouse, and Alix James, CEO of Nielsen- Kellerman about their efforts. SUBMIT YOUR CLUB NEWS HERE SUBMIT GADGETS & GEAR HERE […]
RRUSA SPECIAL: Boathouse Leadership Crisis Summit
GPRF – Bringing Boathouse Leadership Together We’ll be talking with Heather Alschuler of the George Pocock Rowing Foundation (GPRF) for a preview of their Monday, March 23 boathouse leadership teleconference about the COVID-19 outbreak. There are many questions surrounding the response and game plan of a boathouse through this unprecedented pandemic. No one has all […]
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 […]
Ready, Row! USA #62: Black History Month Kickoff
Our exclusive interview with the legendary and inspiring Anita DeFrantz at the USRowing Convention kicks off our celebration of Black History Month. Plus, we’ll have a roundup of the week’s juiciest news in the rowing world. n
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 […]