We continue our mini-series on speed murdering mistakes in rowing and sculling. Part two follows last week’s deep dive into blades on the surface …. this week we take a look at Rushing Off The Back. What, how, causes, cures. Timestamps 01:00 These issues are straightforward to resolve. As a coach I can see the […] The post Rushing in the rowing stroke appeared first on Rowing Chat. Archive episodes: Maintain posture at the finish | Faster Masters Rowing Radio The Stroke Cycle – The Recovery ..read more

We start a mini series on things which kill boat speed. And how to fix them. Part One: Dragging oars along the water surface Resource Pontoon Floats are a cheap aide to building confident bladework 3 Value Bombs 1. Watch a crew – are blades parallel, is the space between athletes’ heads moving at the […] The post Dragging blades on the water murders boat speed appeared first on Rowing Chat. No related episodes ..read more

Timestamps 01:00 Prevent rowing blisters Hand cream may be insufficient to keep your hands soft and supple enough to prevent blisters forming. By wearing rowing gloves – padded palm and finger protection. The Crew Stop gloves are specialist – light and flexible gloves. 04:00 Treating rowing blisters your blister is filled with fluid. Tape your […] The post Rowing blisters – 6 treatments appeared first on Rowing Chat. No related episodes ..read more

Coaching adults makes it hard to give feedback. Three things to consider. Timestamps 00:45 Masters may not have a coach. We help each other with in-boat coaching. There isn’t an obvious person who is a leader. Feedback is a delicate topic. Some people may not want to hear what you have to say and you […] The post Giving Rowing Feedback appeared first on Rowing Chat. Archive episodes: Faster Masters Rowing Radio 4 March 2021 Maintain posture at the finish | Faster Masters Rowing Radio ..read more

App alternatives for rowing electronics and how to mount in your boat. Phone mounts and taking a phone in a boat so you feel confident using it. Timestamps What’s in the programme this month? – Two programmes – for 1k racing in May or June and another one for July / August peak. – Land […] The post Rowing boat phone mounts appeared first on Rowing Chat. Archive episodes: Faster Masters Rowing Radio 21 January 2021 ..read more

What is a rowing mindset? Do you need one? And can it be trained? Timestamps 01:00 Rowing for life Welcome Jack Burns from Edge Rowing who has an interesting backstory. He enjoyed the process of learning to row rather than the external competitions and winning. His struggles were around injury and mindset. He learned the […] The post Jack Burns – Edge Rowing appeared first on Rowing Chat. Archive episodes: Kirsten Barnes Win Mind Games Book ..read more

I heard today that Jimmy Joy the legendary coach and founder of the Joy of Sculling conference died. Today’s podcast is my reflections and memories of his work. Timestamps 01:00 I never met Jimmy Joy We corresponded for years. His drive to share what he learned shaped what he gave back to the sport. He […] The post Jimmy Joy remembered appeared first on Rowing Chat. No related episodes ..read more

Rowers and coaches dispute the benefits of making a backsplash when placing the oars into the water at the catch. Why? How can you find out which point of view is correct? Timestamps 00:30 Newsletter sign up. You get early notification of all our events, webinars and courses as well as articles, points of view […] The post Backsplash – more or less? appeared first on Rowing Chat. No related episodes ..read more

Moving up the skill ladder from beginner to intermediate and then advanced requires improved skill. These 9 drills are essential for you to master, and to revisit regularly. Timestamps 01:00 The skills ladder – a helpful concept to guide your learning as you progress. Execution to a high standard is the main difference between advanced […] The post 9 essential rowing drills appeared first on Rowing Chat. No related episodes ..read more

Upskill your technique with some self-coached drills. This week we focus on your hand holding the handle – fingers flat on the recovery. Timestamps 00:30 The open palm drill helps with getting improved skill handling the oars and sculls in the boat is key to improving your boat comfort. It sorts out your grip and […] The post Open palm rowing drill appeared first on Rowing Chat. Archive episodes: Faster Masters Rowing Radio 15 September 2020 Faster Masters Rowing Radio 4 March 2021 ..read more