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Bryan Kitch has been blogging on RowingRelated.com for many years and he recently launched an independent newsletter bringing expert opinion articles and longform journalism to his readers. Get a discount code for the first year from rowing.chat/sponsor/

Timestamps to the interview:

2:00 Introduction and background in rowing

4:00 Rowing Related blog started in 2010

6:50 Rowing blogs - where is good writing about rowing?

10:55 Row360 magazine journalism Benedict's vision is high end production

16:45 Row2k has main pages with curated links

18:45 Instagram's rowing moment has moved from being interesting to being reposter accounts dominating. Fat Ergos is not beautiful.

21:00 Is rowing balkanising and splitting into sectors?

24:30 Rowing Related is reinventing itself with interviews, curated links like Neil Chugani and Matthew Pinsent on the drones at Henley

32:00 Where is rowing journalism's future?

37:00 Rowing Crews as brands like the Deutschland Achter, Sinkovich, SXULLs. There are now more outlets for news and more desire from readers for curation. Informed voices write editorial.

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This month we are talking Head Racing - long distance rowing races with Marlene Royle and Rebecca Caroe.

Timestamps to the show:

01:00 Head Racing - top tips. Own the river. Be aggressive from the start. Focus on your rhythm.

04:00 How to be a strong stern pair in an eight for head racing

07:39 Where and how do you make rhythm with soft knees moving through the transition

14:30 How to learn pace judgement. Do some time trials to learn what rate suits you. Consistent speed is the goal. 7 x 3 minutes with a 2 minute break. Pick a target rate and see if you can hold it throughout.

17:41 pay attention to your release timing if rating is a challenge

20:00 Free ebook on Head Racing for Masters https://fastermastersrowing.com/head-racing/

22:00 Mobility and flexibility - Technique as you age presentation. Shows the challenges for masters.

32:50 Congratulations to Gordon Williams, our first Faster Masters training program medallist. Gold at New Zealand Masters Championships in mens F 1x. https://fastermastersrowing.com/our-first-faster-masters-medalist/

We’ll be learning from rowing camp coaches Jim Dietz and Mark Wilson as they host their 2019 HOCR Sculling Camp in Boston this week. 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 crowds make the Head of the Charles a must for every rowing enthusiast. This is Mark Wilson & Jim Dietz's second annual camp for the Charles (and Jim’s 54th time rowing it), so look for great guidance and some inside tips & tricks!

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Coaching is an acquired craft - part training, part intuition, part educated guess and a lot of “people” skills; and the same goes for the DIY rower. No matter what your role, knowing what tools you need, where to get them and how to use them lets everyone be safe and attended to on the water means faster rowing for less effort!

Today’s show is about the ultimate coach’s toolbox - from certifications to gadgets, and and what rowers need to know about how coaches use them. We tap into the know-how of long-time rower/coaches Tara Morgan, Ryan Worth, and new correspondent Alison Pollini. Senior correspondent Mark Wilson is dealing with hurricane effects at his Florida rowing camp location, so he is contributing remotely this week.

But FIRST, a word from our fabulous sponsors, Oar Inspired and Randall Oar Foil!

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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 rowing and sculling. Level bladework drills video https://animoto.com/play/x6AoJ8UGRqL6eUmt91ybGQ?autostart=1

Valery Kleshnev's article about blade depth

http://www.biorow.com/RBN_en_2015_files/2015RowBiomNews08.pdf?

24:00 Randall Foils to control blade depth - how to test if new equipment is effective for you and make the boat faster

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29:00 Customer feedback on Faster Masters Rowing Programs. The Program Guidelines advise that each session is designed for a 1 hour training session (as long as you don't faff about). Note Marlene marks with an asterisk the priority workouts

36:00 Faster Masters Kindle books from our original 2016 Faster Masters Gold program.

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Row Faster This Year!

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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US Rowing's Coastal representative discusses the amazing growth in this part of the sport and how he got hooked on coastal.

Thanks to our sponsors

- Faster Masters Rowing is a new subscription coaching service for Masters Rowers. Marlene Royle has been coaching older athletes for decades. She understands the needs of masters and so has created online, monthly downloadable training plans in 6 modules. Available for individuals, crews or for a complete club, the Faster Masters Rowing Program is the solution that will make you row faster this year. Click on the programs link at www.fastermastersrowing.com

- GoPro rowing boat tripod mount offer the clever engineers at Oar Inspired make it easy for you to video your crew. Their brilliant design is a tripod with suction cup feet that mounts onto the stern or bow canvas of your boat. Read more at https://rowing.chat/sponsors/oar-inspired/

Timestamps to the episode

03:25 Background in rowing

04:00 Basque (Spain) coastal rowing race video

08:00 Delmarva Odyssey row

11:00 Growth of coastal rowing worldwide

14:15 What's different about coastal? boats, racing, locations, understanding navigation, tide wind and current.

19:09 Shorter oars are better for coastal and some row without a handle crossover

21:00 Spectators are encouraged like many extreme sports there are crashes and other incidents in racing

23:18 The right of way rule in racing coastal rowing

25:15 Guin Batten and the Beach Sprints

28:20 November 20-24 in Sarasota Florida is a coastal regatta including junior and masters races - you can rent boats

Coastal rowing boat manufacturers Euro Diffusions, Swift, Liteboat and Croker and Concept2 for oars

32.15 Regatta in a Box concept - a container with everything you need to run a coastal event. Now available for US clubs.

38:00 Kevin Strickland's photos of the FISA coastal tour in New Zealand

39:33 Ben Booth is doing a new boat design; Innovative slides with convex runners

42:21 How to get involved with Coastal Rowing and John's contact details.

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New rowing formats are essential to keeping our sport healthy and inclusive. Andy Triggs Hodge is leading a multi-sport water event called Regatta London where you can paddle the Thames through the centre of historic London and see all the best tourist sights from the water.

Thanks to our sponsors

- Faster Masters Rowing Training programs online every month https://fastermastersrowing.com/

- GoPro rowing boat tripod mount offer the clever engineers at Oar Inspired make it easy for you to video your crew. Their brilliant design is a tripod with suction cup feet that mounts onto the stern or bow canvas of your boat. Read more at https://rowing.chat/sponsors/oar-inspired/

Timestamps to the show

1:00 Introduction and background

2:30 Why start a new regatta? Test models of new regatta formats

5:00 Row, Kayak or Paddleboard - the map of the event https://regatta.london/route-map

8:00 The Iconic Squiggle - which is the River Thames

12:30 Bring a crew by bus

14:30 Rowing in the context of Regatta London. Celebrate the diversity within the sport

17:00 Charity model to add value to the experience. Personal challenges for sport participation are a model from running and cycling.

Mates in Mind https://www.matesinmind.org/join-the-action/regatta-london.html

London Youth Rowing https://www.londonyouthrowing.com/event/regatta-london

Thames 21 https://www.thames21.org.uk/take-part-in-regatta-london/

21:00 It all started with an environmental project. There are strict rules about plastics

22:00 Find out more https://regatta.london/

We are aiming to connect with people who can hire boats out for next year.

Ready, Row! USA: Recap of Masters Nationals by Rebecca Caroe

INTRO

Today we will be taking a look at some of the more useful rowing gadgets, gear, hacks, & apps we’ve come across, plus a few hacks & tricks that can improve your rowing experiences.

Welcome to another exciting episode of Ready, Row! USA, as we continue regular broadcasts featuring the best of rowing news, gadgets & gear from rowers, clubs, coaches, and vendors across the country.

Ready, Row! USA is part of the international RowingChat network. Subscribe at Rowing.Chat to receive notifications of upcoming shows, send in news tips, and join our community on this website and on our YouTube channel.

The producer of Ready, Row! USA is Charlotte Pierce; our associate producer and frequent host is Tara Morgan; our senior correspondent and occasional host is Mark Wilson; correspondents-at-large include Ryan Worth of UT/Chattanooga Rowing; Kelly Kraiss of Orlando Area Rowing Society (OARS), and Reba Knickerbocker of Bend the Blade. Our executive producer is Rebecca Caroe of Rowing.Chat.

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OUR DISCUSSION

Getting footage for analysis - apps like Coach’s Eye, Drones, interns, on board GoPros, Garmin VIRB

Erg Data Trackers - RowHero, ErgData

Oarlock Technology - Empower Oarlock from NK

Big(ger) Toys: Wakeless launches, Blue Ocean Megaphones, waterproof cameras/cases, GPS SpeedCoach

Inclusion Gadgets (ergchatter, ergbuddy, voiceover - iPhone), ActiveHands, Swift Straps, WinTech/Swift/Resolute seats.

John Ewan’s self-centering span gauge allows spans to be checked and adjusted far more quickly than you can do using a tape measure.

Max Rigging himself, aka Mike Davenport, has a new rowing workbook called Get Ready Now!: 12 Immediate Actions To Take Before Your Next Rowing Season. Always good to plan ahead!

Bobble head toy to detect "check."

Tip from Tara:

Buying the gear is one thing, actually putting it into use to improve your rowing is another.

Incorporating a gadget like an action camera into your athlete’s betterment or your coaching staff’s benefit has to be just as much in the forefront.

For example, you can do video analysis on-the-spot, or post-practice sessions can be set up ahead of time, either by yourself or with a coach.

Try creating a YouTube channel to share voice-over commentary on a video; or add subtitles with questions/ideas to consider.

Also useful are side-by-side comparison videos/photos with same athlete over time or with a goal athlete.

AND, THATS A WRAP!

SPONSORS

Episode Hashtag Winner! Our July winner is Nancy Mack of Northampton Community Rowing on the mighty Connecticut River in Massachusetts. She used our July 31 #RRUSAGoGlobal hastag on the Masters Rowing International group on Facebook! Nancy has taken US Rowing coaching training and recently accepted a position coaching novice youth at Pioneer Valley Rowing Club in Springfield, MA. Congrats, Nancy, and thanks for subscribing! Nancy notes that the US Rowing website has abundant resources and training plans for all types of rowers - for FREE!

Upcoming Topics: Masters Nationals Recap; Back-to-School Edition, Coach ToolBox & Safety Check

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