Improving your ankle mobility can improve your rowing performance, and here is why. In a nutshell, good ankle mobility is important in rowing because it
Every rowing coach and club captain knows well that sickening ‘crunch’ sound that is unique to breaking carbon fibre. Soon after hearing it, a humbled
If you ask coxes what makes them the most nervous about racing, most will tell you “the warm-up”. Taking responsibility for getting your crew to
Delivering high-end performance in sports requires more than just technical skills and physical strength. While many athletes possess these attributes at the elite level, what
Here is a controversial opinion: rowing isn’t all about the legs. We hear it all the time that rowing is “a legs sport” and laugh
Coxswains play a crucial role in rowing. From keeping the crew safe and motivated, to acting as the tactician on race day, there really is
Many who read this piece will likely associate Tom George with his exploits on the water. The 30-year-old double Olympian is one of this generation’s
The government’s consultation on bathing water regulations closes this Monday, 23 December, and it is vital that our voices are heard. Bathing waters refer to
James Cracknell has never been afraid of a challenge. After winning two Olympic golds as part of the Great British rowing team, his adventures have
In the realm of rowing, much emphasis is placed on the athletes—their training regimens, technique refinements, and mental fortitude. Yet, an often-overlooked aspect is the
In September, I caught up with a physio friend of mine named Isy. Isy rows at Leander and previously rowed at Oxford Brookes while getting
BRIC 2024 is just around the corner, and with what feels like a never-ending swathe of on-water cancellations, it will relieve those competing in Birmingham
