Category Archives: Racing

Polar Transmitter Compatible with Rowperfect

TweetTo satisfy any enquiries you may have had, Polar transmitters are compatible with Rowperfect Polar Receivers. The following Polar chest straps have been tested and proven to be compatible with the 2009 Rowperfect Polar Receiver: Polar T61 transmitter (coded en non-coded) Polar … Continue reading

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3 Coxing resources to improve your skills

TweetExciting times for Coxswains and coaches as we get ready for a focus on coxing and learning or teaching the skills to steer boats. Get up to date with the best advice on how to teach and coach coxing with … Continue reading

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Rowing and Rage

TweetDo you suffer anger and use it to focus your rowing efforts?  How do you channel your anger, rage and energies for rowing? Take a read of this blog post – written by a non-rower – it has great resonance … Continue reading

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Fiona Dennis replies: Moving the British Champs date

TweetFiona Dennis is Chairman of the Working Party and has written a reply giving her views on the wide ranging discussion that’s been going on both on this site and others about the new date for the National Rowing championships … Continue reading

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Christmas rowing photos

TweetWe asked our readers to send in their photos of Christmas rowing outings – and we were not disappointed.  Thanks to everyone who got in touch.  Click on each image to enlarge as the gallery resizes square. Enjoy. And just … Continue reading

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British National Championships – more discussion

TweetFollowing our posts here and here about the change in date for the UK National Rowing Championships we’ve had a message from Fiona Dennis, the Chair of the Competition Committee for British Rowing which we are seeking her permission to … Continue reading

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Discussions about changing the UK nat champs dates

TweetThe British Rowing organisation has decided and now voted to change the date of the National Rowing Championships of Great Britain from July to October… for several reasons. [note the email address where you can send in your comments]. Discussions have … Continue reading

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Seat Racing at your training camp

TweetMany clubs will be going away after Christmas for a training and selection camp.  So if you think you’ve been ‘shafted’ or risk losing your seat – learn about the process, when in the boat during the testing, keep your … Continue reading

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Improve your coxing skills with FREE email advice

TweetAndy Probert is a top British coxswain, and he is sharing his years of experience with you, in an email series. Getting a top coxswain to coach your crew is perfect for coaches at rowing clubs, school or universities with … Continue reading

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Confidence or Courage – what does an athlete need

TweetJohn Parker, author of the ‘Advice Series’ for Coaches, Athletes and Sporting Parents writes In a difficult situation as an athlete or as a coach, is it confidence or courage that we really require? The problem with confidence is that … Continue reading

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