Turning the Tide
The Independent Rowing News
At the Trial VIIIs on the Thames, rowers from Oxford and Cambridge prepared for The Boat Race in April, where the Oxonians are thirsting for victory after a long drought.
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The Big Question
The Independent Rowing News
Asking whether something will make the boat go faster means being clear about your priorities and disciplined in your focus. Do your actions align with your values and goals?
Alumnus Matt Brittin OLY Awarded CBE in King’s New Year Honours List
Cambridge University Boat Club
The Club wishes to extend its warmest congratulations to alumnus Matt Brittin OLY who was awarded a CBE in the King’s New Year Honours List for his services to technology and the enhancement of digital skills.
The Stages of Effective Practices
The Independent Rowing News
Begin with a warm-up, proceed to the main workout, follow with a cool-down, and conclude with flexibility exercises.
Solesbury Picked to Head British Rowing
The Independent Rowing News
After helping Britain’s track and field national governing body overcome financial challenges, the former Olympic oarsman is returning to rowing to lead its NGB.
Alumna Clare Briegal Awarded MBE in King’s New Year Honours List
Cambridge University Boat Club
The Club wishes to extend its warmest congratulations to alumna Clare Briegal (Murray Edwards) who was awarded an MBE in the King’s New Year Honours List for her services to sport. Briegal learned to row at university and raced for Blondie in the 1984 Women’s Reserve Race.
Dan Bakinowski, Champion of Women’s Rowing at BU, Dies at 75
The Independent Rowing News
He was a former president of USRowing and served the sport as coach, volunteer, and leader, including as a founding board member of Boston's Community Rowing, Inc.
Doctor Rowing: Naming Rites
The Independent Rowing News
I pray that you aren’t going to waste the opportunity to honor someone by giving it a jokey name, like “No Crabs”.
Susanna Temming Joins Rowing Staff at UCLA
The Independent Rowing News
A native of The Netherlands, she helped Texas win two national championships in the eight and collected silver and bronze medals rowing for the Dutch national team.
In Memoriam: David ‘Billy’ Walker (B. 1974)
Cambridge University Boat Club
The Club is saddened to announce the passing of Dr David ‘Billy’ Walker, who earned his Blue in 1974, rowing in the 3-seat of the 120th Boat Race. David Walker was born on 10th January 1953 and died on 20th December 2025 when he collapsed on his ergometer.
Women’s Quad Events Added to Henley Regattas
The Independent Rowing News
Henley Royal Regatta on track to achieve gender equity in 2027 with addition of three new events, Henley Women's Regatta to add events in coordinated alignment.
Room for Improvement
The Independent Rowing News
With vision and intention, the erg room can become a training lab with a clear purpose and a place that encourages high performance, consistency, camaraderie, and even joy.
Cal Men Celebrate 150 Years
The Independent Rowing News
A new movie boasts of the many successes since rowing began at Cal in 1875 but it’s mostly about the culture of the team today and the family the Golden Bears build.
Coxing: Winter Wear
The Independent Rowing News
For coxswains, the goal is comfort and warmth. If that means you look like the Michelin man, so be it. You want to dress so all your attention is on your job, and not how you feel.
The Case for High Training Volume
The Independent Rowing News
Studies show that the endurance of rowers increases with training volume and that rowers improve their performance when they train at mid-range intensity.
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