The Czech Rowing Association (CVS) reacts to Radiožurnál journalist Artur Janoušek. CVS refute any wrongdoing regarding their boat buying practices, and have filed a complaint with the Czech Radio Board. In a statement seen by Row360 CVS refute the stated price differences and welcome the National Sports Agency investigation. They believe the ongoing investigation will […]
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Columbia Lightweight Rowing – Winter Training
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Row360 | Jürgen Grobler
In an exclusive broadcast by the Rowers Conference organised by Ludum, Jürgen Grobler, who is one of the most successful Olympic coaches of all-time, spoke to World Rowing commentator Martin Cross. Coming six months after his retirement in August last year, Jürgen openly discusses his coaching philosophy, career highlights and selection decisions. It is a fascinating […]
Checking Czech Cheques
The Czech Rowing Association (CVS) faces an investigation from their National Sports Agency, after the national news outlet, Radiožurnál, revealed suspicious boat buying practices. From 2019 to 2021, CVS paid CZK 1.8 million (approximately USD 81,100 or GBP 66,000) more for Empacher and Filippi boats than market rates, compared with contemporary official corporate boat manufacture […]
Equipment Maintenance 101
BY ALAN OLDHAM PHOTOS BY LISA WORTHY, COURTESY CONCEPT2, and NK VIDEO BY ADAM REIST Proper care for equipment is a concept most rowers set aside once they learn the basics as novices. From ergometers and electronics to oars and shells, it turns out that the best care for your rowing equipment—and, ultimately, your performance—is […]
Rowing News | A Primer on Sweep Rigging Numbers
THURSDAY, JANUARY 12, 2023 BY VOLKER NOLTE PHOTO BY PETER SPURRIER We discussed rigging numbers for sculling boats in the previous column and introduced the idea of beginning with what I call “zero-numbers” to get started with a proven measurement and then make further adjustments according to individual conditions. This approach provides a successful way […]
8 reasons why rowing needs to be part of your workout routine – MSN
Treadmills, ellipticals, and exercise bikes are often many people’s go-tos when it comes to cardio equipment. While these machines can certainly be effective, what about the benefits of rowing? Rowing allows you to strengthen your upper body, especially your back, while still challenging your cardiovascular system. If you’re feeling stuck in a rut with your […]
Set Up, Shove Off – Rowing News
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18, 2023 BY MARLENE ROYLEPHOTO BY PETER SPURRIER Having to share boats is a fact life at most rowing clubs. To minimize the time you need to adjust before a row, your club should first agree on the settings for fixed points of rigging, such as the oarlock pitch, oar lengths, and inboards. […]
Rowing News | When More is Less
BY RICH DAVIS PHOTO BY ED MORAN Novices have so many aspects of their stroke that need improvement coaches are sometimes tempted to try to fix them all at once. But one correction at a time is all most beginners can usually handle because nothing for them is routine. I personally like to work on […]