2019 Fall Meeting Recap
On Thursday Nov 14th club members gathered in Farmington to discuss the past year, club updates and plans for 2020. It was a great to see everyone and meet some prospective members. Registration will be posted soon for our winter training programming which includes both a Beginner/Learn to Row sessions as well as ... MoreStrength Training During the On-Water Season
By Kirsten Preskenis, NASM CPT A well-rounded athlete has a solid foundation of aerobic fitness, flexibility and strength. Rowers are no exception. In fact, all three components are critical for the success of the individual and the boat as a whole. As championship seasons approach however, many of these athletes focus ... More“The Flip Test”
Here is the biggest problem with racing singles, in order to make them fast, you have to make them narrow. A rowboat is wide and stable, but not very exciting to row. A racing single is narrow and tippy, but once you get the hang of it, is FAST and FUN!! There is definitely a phase while learning to scull which ... MoreUnforeseen Benefits of Joining a Rowing Club
In 2013 I was in need of a local rowing club. Not to row with, but because I was intent on buying a 1x and needed a place to rack it. After an 11-year reprieve, I wanted to return to rowing but didn’t want to row with a club again as my previous experience had not been positive. Buying a 1x and rowing alone was the only ... MoreIncrease Your Rowing Visual Library: Learn With Instagram
Social media is usually something we use to escape our day, check what our friends are up to or just waste some time while we wait in line. It is however a great resource for increasing your rowing visual library. You can watch rowing videos of athletes of all levels working on all different kinds of things at different ... More