Sculling in a straight line
Why the blade pathway from crossover to catch is so different between the left and right hands. If you aren’t going straight, three things to…
Category: Technique
Rowing and sculling technique for masters tips and advice
Sitting comfortably in a rowing boat
Are you sitting comfortably? A rowing boat seat is designed to enable you to tilt your pelvis forwards and backwards during the rowing stroke. The…
Sculling without getting bloodied knuckles
Inspired by an extensive discussion on the Masters Rowing International Facebook group, this article summarises the issue and the advice shared by group members. How…
Get more speed on the recovery
Your boat speed depends BOTH on the power phase and the recovery phase. You’ve done the work – now get the benefit. Timestamps 01:00 Get…
Costochondritis and rowing
From the Masters Rowing International Facebook group – this discussion. If you want to read the full post you’ll need to answer the new joiner…
Dragging oars on surface
Speed murdering mistakes #1 We start a mini series on things which kill boat speed. And how to fix them. Part One: Dragging oars along…
Jimmy Joy rowing coach
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…
Arms and body drill
Often the first rowing drill taught, but so often executed poorly and without care. This is one of the best drills to teach how to…
Focus on whole crew or an individual
5 dos and don’ts for. crew alignment… when to coach the whole crew versus coach one individual. Timestamps 01:00 When in a mixed ability crew…
Rowing a pair
Pair oar boats are fun and a huge challenge. We discuss what you should do when trying a pair for the first time and what…