Crew Selection Made Easy Navigating the master’s rowing age categories can be tricky, especially when preparing for regattas with strict FISA rules. Our intuitive Masters Age Calculator takes the guesswork out of the process! Simply enter your rowers’ names and ages, and the tool instantly calculates the average age for your crew Read more
The Rate Conversation We Can’t Avoid Before diving into this discussion, let me clarify my stance. I typically avoid discussing stroke rates—in well-trained crews, the optimal race rate should emerge organically. Yet the conversation persists because higher rates intimidate athletes. The physical demand increases exponentially as the rate climbs. We Read more
Leveling the Playing Field for All Athletes After years of coaching, I’ve seen countless athletes struggle with their erg scores, feeling they don’t measure up to their potential. This is especially true for smaller rowers who find themselves comparing their results to the 120kg powerhouses sitting in the middle of Read more
The Australian Rowing Championships are in full swing, and you won’t want to miss our exclusive behind-the-scenes preview! Special guests:- Campbell from “Campbell’s APS Rowing Report” will dish out all the latest gossip ahead of the Finals for the schoolboys races from Barrington, Tasmania. And of course, Alan Crute from Read more
This 5-week ergo training program is designed for all rowers to complement your on-water rowing sessions by improving endurance, power, and technique. With only two short structured sessions per week (Mondays and Wednesdays), this plan balances intensity and recovery to help you build strength and efficiency without overtraining. Each session Read more
The season has flown by, and after months of early mornings, relentless training, and countless hours on the water, it all came to a dramatic conclusion this past weekend at the 2025 Head of the Schoolgirls Regatta on the mighty Barwon River in Geelong. It seems like only yesterday that Read more
The Big Dance is Here! It’s that time of year again—the 2025 Victorian Head of the Schoolgirls Regatta is upon us! The Barwon River is set to host thousands of rowers, coaches and parents, all coming together for a massive weekend of racing and excitement. Join myslef, Alan Crute from Read more
After months of intense training and competition, many athletes hit a wall. The combination of physical exhaustion and mental fatigue can take a serious toll, affecting performance, motivation, and overall well-being. Understanding how to recognise, manage, and prevent this burnout is key to maintaining long-term success and enjoyment in any Read more
The final hit-out before “The Big Dance” was on the weekend and in just under two weeks, the 2025 Victorian Head of the Schoolgirls Regatta will take center stage, and the excitement is building. This week, Alan from Rowing Regatta Form Guides and Chat, Jo Hayman-McNally, and I break down Read more
It was a massive weekend on Victorian waterways, with two of the biggest events on the rowing calendar: the 2025 RV Junior & Inter-Schoolgirls State Championships and the iconic 2025 Australian Henley Regatta. Join Alan Crute from Rowing Regatta Form Guides and Chat, myself, and Jo Hayman-McNally as we break Read more