Rowing Chat

Why rowers sky at the catch

Why rowers push the handles down at the catch causing the blade to sky – and how to fix it.
Timestamps
01:00 Roger Watts told me “oars are still creating hazards to…

Ways to activate your glutes for rowing

How to use your glutes in rowing.
Timestamps
00:45 Are your glutes activating?
David Frost (webinar speaker – Functional Movement for over 60s) said Are your glutes ‘along for the ride’?
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Are your glutes working – how do you know if they are working?

Rushing in the rowing stroke

9 women with a rowing shell in a park.

We continue our mini-series on speed murdering mistakes in rowing and sculling. Part two follows last week’s deep dive into blades on the surface …. this week we take a look at Rushing Off The Back. What, how, causes, cures. Timestamps 01:00 These issues are straightforward to resolve. As a coach I can see the […]

Giving Rowing Feedback

Coaching adults makes it hard to give feedback. Three things to consider. Timestamps 00:45 Masters may not have a coach. We help each other with in-boat coaching. There isn’t an obvious person who is a leader. Feedback is a delicate topic. Some people may not want to hear what you have to say and you […]

How different masters train

A deep dive into one master’s training yearplan | Faster Masters Rowing Radio – the podcast for masters rowers. Tips, advice and discussion from Marlene Royle and Rebecca Caroe. Timestamps 01:30 One Masters training – Annual rowing spend $1450. Coached program. Focus on drills and skills 2-3 races in a year. 03:00 How to be […]

Drills for blade depth

Blade depth on the drive | Faster Masters Rowing Radio Support this show with a donation https://fastermastersrowing.com/podcast Timestamps 02:30 Keep the top edge consistent level and covered at this height through the drive. Important for an effective drive. It affects the length of time the oar is in the water. 04:00 common errors with blade […]