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Steering Through Time: Coxswain chronicles of rowing history, racing, training, leadership, and general interest

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W/kg – It’s not the size of the dog in the fight, but the size of the fight in the dog!

For as long as rowing machines have been part of the sport, split times have been the currency of comparison. Whether it’s the average pace per 500 metres over a 1km trial or the dreaded 2k test, split times are familiar, easy to understand, and have long been the standard Read more

By admin, 1 monthAugust 15, 2025 ago
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What does it take to be a truly special coxswain?

It’s a bit of a “how long is a piece of string?” question. Every crew and every athlete responds differently to how they’re coxed (just as they do to coaching). But with so many of us glued to YouTube right now — or lucky enough to be over in London Read more

By admin, 3 months ago
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Row or Train? – The Hard Truth About Winning

Let me start by saying this clearly: this article, like many I write, will probably stir some emotions. It might surprise, challenge, or even lightly upset some readers, but it’s an important conversation we need to have. And before we go any further, let me be absolutely clear: there is Read more

By admin, 4 monthsMay 25, 2025 ago
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Sweep Oars vs Sculling Oars – A Physics Perspective

In this short article, I thought I would cover an interesting question I was recently asked about sweep boats versus scull boats. The question boiled down to energy required to move the boat: considering that sweep oars are larger than scull oars, does it require more power to get the Read more

By admin, 4 monthsMay 15, 2025 ago
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Stroke Rate, Stroke Length and Ratios – The Racing Dilemma!

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

By admin, 5 monthsApril 21, 2025 ago
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Late season Fatigue – The mental and physical strain

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

By admin, 7 monthsMarch 8, 2025 ago
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Success in sport! – When is enough enough?

When is enough enough? This is an ongoing battle any athlete, and no doubt, professional athletes, battle with all the time. Firstly, I am not, nor have I ever been, a professional athlete or a professional in the field, but I do have a story like all athletes. I constantly Read more

By admin, 10 monthsDecember 13, 2024 ago
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CrewNerd – Your Perfect Rowing Partner!

I don’t often do product promotions, but this one is a bit of a game-changer. And guess what, I’ve cheated again! For those of you who know me I’m sure you will see that the linguistic excellence portrayed below is a little High-Brow for myself, well you would be right. Read more

By admin, 11 monthsOctober 24, 2024 ago
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The Recovery – A Short Term Mental Game!

Starting a journey back from injury after years of non-stop training is both unfamiliar and tough. It feels strange to step back, especially when you’ve been pushing hard for so long. For me, as a triathlete, I’ve rarely rested beyond the odd day or two. So why am I sharing Read more

By admin, 12 monthsOctober 4, 2024 ago
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Overweight Coxswains – How heavy is too heavy?

In the world of masters and amateur rowing, the question of coxswain weight often sparks lively debate. While elite rowing has strict weight limits, amateur and club-level rowing presents a different scenario. The reality is that in masters rowing, it’s not uncommon to see coxswains who can weigh quite a Read more

By admin, 1 yearSeptember 24, 2024 ago

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