How many Charles medals are “enough”?
Meet Margot Zalkind as she shares her views on how many Head of the Charles Medals are enough to satisfy your competitive instincts. Timestamps 00:45…
Category: Racing
Rowing racing regattas and head races for masters – tips and advice
Racing starts for head races
How to get to the head race start line at the optimal boat speed. Timestamps 00:45 Long distance racing Feel confident at the beginning because…
Boat lane width
How wide is a boat lane When racing, how much space do you have in a buoyed boat lane? Timestamps 00:45 Boat lane width How…
Octogenarian Active Rowers OAR
Donald Gibb has filled me in about an exclusive group who meet each year at the World Rowing Masters Championships. He writes… I rummaged in…
The taper before racing
How to train in the week before the regatta race. Timestamps 00:40 A taper is a reduction in training volume so you’re ready to race…
Revise masters handicap times
Mark Mussared is an experienced Australian umpire (referee) and former member of the Masters Rowing committee for Rowing Australia. He sent me this email in…
Varying levels of dedication
Handling varying levels of dedication to the sport in masters clubs. How do you give the both the person who wants to practice once a…
Your first race
Is biggest fear you have doing a rowing race for the first time? How to prepare, what to expect and the aftermath. Timestamps 00:45 Fear…
Coaching an erg test
Make a “perfect preparation plan” for your next test I have recently completed coaching an athlete through her 2K test. This article explains the process…
How to write a race plan
Having a race plan which is customised to your skill and preferences is a thing of beauty. You know it WORKS for you and you…
