Joline Esparza of JL Racing
In rowing and in business reputation counts for a lot. Coming back from a bad experience is even more challenging. The JL Racing business has had a torrid year and is fighting back to the forefront of the rowing apparel market as founder Joline Esparza explains, it has not all been plain sailing. Timestamps to […]
Ready, Row! USA #33: Our First Wacky Wednesday!
Would you row for steak, pie, or cheese? Maple syrup or moose meat? Have you whacked the pterodactyl nest on the CT River at Rockrimmon? Stared down Death Row in Michigan? Rowed across the Atlantic Ocean? We gota little bit loopy here and delved into some of the really fun and creative regattas around the […]
Ready, Row! USA #32: All about the CLUBS!
Is your rowing club a Bud Light, a Red Hook Pale Ale, or a Dom Perignon? What do you love about your club, what makes it special? What works well, what are your challenges? Today, we’re touring rowing clubs across the size and feature spectrum, from startup, to rower-driven, to water-launch, to established clubs with […]
Ready, Row! USA #30: Heading to the Charles!
Today, we’ll be learning from rowing camp coaches Jim Dietz and Mark Wilson who recently hosted their 2019 HOCR Camp in Boston for an international cast of scullers. There is no bigger or more spectacular race than the Head Of The Charles. The bridges, the basin, the turns, the excitement, the history, boathouses, and the […]
A primer on coastal rowing
Coastal Rowing with John Wik of US Rowing How did you get interested in Coastal Rowing? WIK: In 2014 I was on the Board of the Delaware Museum of Natural History. We were trying to figure out why attendance by middle school students was down. It occurred to me that young people today don’t go […]
Faster Masters Rowing Radio September 2019
Marlene and Rebecca talk about blade depth in rowing and sculling, and how to pick races that suit your crew’s needs. Timestamps to the show 01:00 Recovery strategies – active and passive; race day and training 08:10 How to pick your races at a regatta to suit your needs and preferences 17:36 Blade depth while […]