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Ron Moller
Mar 16, 20232 min read
Meet Our Pocock HyperCarbon Quad - John Collins
Fellow Rats, here's all you need to know to enjoy our newest boat. It's presently named the Eric Gill; give some thought to what its new...
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Francine Rose
Mar 7, 20232 min read
Why "Rat Island?"
Across the bay from the peace and love capital of Port Townsend lies Indian Island - a major U.S. Naval munitions facility. Both are...
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Francine Rose
Mar 7, 20232 min read
New Rower FAQ
Why do we row? Local rowers may be seen on our bay not long after sunrise on most calm days. Club rowing combines superb upper body and...
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Francine Rose
Jul 26, 20193 min read
Cartopping
With more of you owning singles, here’s some info on how to transport them to interesting places to row (and race) them! For more details...
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Francine Rose
Apr 17, 20171 min read
Videos – The Thames Waterman Stroke and Pocock Stroke
Berlin 1936 Raw Footage from Lenville ODonnell on Vimeo. UW Rowing Practice For 1940 Games (1939) from Lenville ODonnell on Vimeo.
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Francine Rose
Apr 10, 20173 min read
DIY Film your own technique
I saw this video on YouTube and thought what a great coaching tool! Shows your catch and release and all the stuff you’re doing right or...
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Steve Jeffries
May 12, 20152 min read
Lifesaving Lessons
A message from Steve Jeffries Greetings from your new Safety Officer. The following information is suggested only for all rowers and...
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Jim Buckley
Jan 4, 20152 min read
Swamped!
The possibility of swamping a shell, especially a four or an eight, in cold rough water is about the most dangerous thing about rowing in...
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Francine Rose
Aug 1, 20142 min read
How to Take Out the Wherry
Photos by Toni Davison The wherry is a great way to practice your stroke in a stable boat you can row at your own pace – or just take in...
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Mari Friend
Jul 22, 20142 min read
Sign-up do’s & don’ts
by Mari Friend – (1) Is there a limit or a deadline for signing up? You can sign up for as many or as few rows as you want. Then check...
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Kathleen Sailer
Jul 9, 20141 min read
First Aid Supplies and Health Tips
by Kathleen Sailer – It is not uncommon for rowers to incur hand blisters, cuts, abrasions, and occasionally puncture wounds. Carrying...
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Sally Aerts
May 29, 20141 min read
Tips to avoid Rowing Injuries
by Sally Aerts Keep your core and legs strong. Stay flexible. Hamstrings, mid and lower back, and shoulder girdle muscles are especially...
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Jim Buckley
Apr 14, 20142 min read
Man Overboard
Janet Palmer’s Safety Class last Saturday included some very good tips about what to do if a boat flips/swamps/ or otherwise commits its...
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Robert Cunard
Mar 21, 20144 min read
The Road Ahead
A long time ago when I was a competitive rower, I learned that I needed to be a great teammate if I was going to succeed in the sport. I...
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David McWethy
Mar 4, 20142 min read
Using your Head
David McWethy – Rowing is miraculous! On one hand it is so simple, and on the other, so complex. It feels miraculous in the way it...
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Marsha Wiener
Mar 4, 20144 min read
Quad Flip-Lessons Learned
Marsha Wiener and Janet Palmer – Event Summary (Marsha) One Sunday morning several years ago, with ideal water conditions prevailing,...
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Jim Buckley
Mar 3, 20141 min read
Steve Chapin, Master Boatbuilder
Jim Buckley – “It’s a better boat than we ever built” remarked Stan Pocock at the Christening of Steve’s first shell, Legacy, at the...
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