Welcome to our 28th episode of Ready, Row! USA, where we feature the best of rowing news, gadgets & gear from rowers, clubs, and enterprises across the country.

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This week, we’re talking Back To School, from college walk-ons through masters rowers. At summer’s end, we’re all transitioning back to life as usual, coming off camps and tours like Calm Waters, Craftsbury, All-American, Rowing The World, SteeringURight and more. We'll review the summer’s best and explore what happens from now into fall; and is it too early to plan for winter camps in the warmer climes (no - they fill up fast)?

SPONSORS: OarInspired.com, FasterMastersRowing.com, RoseandThorne.com, plus contributions of time and expertise from our crew from PiercePress.com, All-AmericanRowingCamp.com, and SeizetheOar.com Foundation.

The producer of Ready, Row! USA is Charlotte Pierce; associate producer is Tara Morgan of Seize the Oar and Vashon Is. RC. Our senior correspondent is Mark Wilson, joined by correspondents Ryan Worth of UT/Chattanooga Rowing and Alison Pollini of Carnegie Lake. Our executive producer is Rebecca Caroe of Rowing.Chat. Our director behind the scenes today will select your questions and comments for the live discussion by our panelists, so keep ‘em coming!

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