Join me in the coxswains seat for an intense 480m sprint at the 2024 Bendigo Grade and Masters Sprint Regatta! Listen in as the Hawthorn Rowing Clubs Female Masters coxed quad (FMX4+) takes on this short, sharp course. The action starts at 3:40 on the video as we move into Read more
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
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
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
Preface: I thought it would be interesting to ask AI “What do rowers want from a coxswain”, here is the response, there are of course some very obvious and valuable points below. In the world of rowing, the coxswain plays a crucial role that often goes unnoticed by spectators. This Read more
Welcome back to another ripper “Casual Convo”! Today, we’re joined by Mario Laing from the newly formed Lake Eildon Rowing Club. We dive into some Olympic talk – it might ruffle a few feathers, but hey, that’s how I tend to roll, right? The real highlight, though, is our discussion Read more
Two weeks out from the Age Group World Multisport Championships, and I find myself in a situation I never imagined. Last year at this time, I was 8 weeks into a solid training program, on track and feeling great, albeit sick of the training. This year? Let’s just say things Read more
It’s not often we get to chat with a real stalwart of rowing, but in my latest “Casual Convo”, I had the incredible opportunity to chat with John B. Stewart, affectionately known as JB. With over half a century of experience in the sport, JB is a true icon in Read more
When it comes to the pinnacle of sport, it’s the Olympic games. As amateur sports spectators, we easily forget or ignore what goes into just getting a spot on the “starting line”. We tune into the television for the games, all excited and motivated to see our country, our favorite Read more
Nothing speaks more to the rowing community than the annual Winter Sculling Series in Melbourne; good banter, lots of fun (highlighted by Linda’s favorite; round 5) some solid racing and some serious competition over numerous events including head racing. 2 km and 800m racing. Today my I’m lucky enough to Read more