The perils of borrowed boats

Hello again Reader

One of the appeals of rowing is the pursuit of a “perfect” stroke. Wherever you are on your rowing journey, there’s always something to improve.

A good way to learn more about sculling and rowing is to learn from a diverse range of coaches. Thor Nilsen was a masterful coach who influenced generations of athletes and had a massive influence on World Rowing. Rebecca was fortunate to have met and interviewed him.

Develop the eye to see and don’t be too static in your way of thinking. Remember, what is good for one [athlete] is not necessarily good for another one.

Thor Nilsen

Become a better student of the sport as you read and hear different perspectives – then form your own views. There are many ways to move a boat.

Row faster this year,

Rebecca and Marlene

This week’s podcast

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We continue the Head Racing podcast series with an episode on the pre-race taper, how to plan your travel and some cautionary tales about borrowed boat use. Click the image to watch.

Boathouse Chat for the Weekend

What’s the best and worst advice you’ve received about rowing as a master?

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What’s it like?

Reader, do you ever wonder what it’s like to train using the Faster Masters Rowing training programs?

This business began by selling workouts designed and oriented just for masters. We knew that a workout plan originally written for youth rowers training for 2k event and “scaled back” is not suitable for masters.

There’s no way a lightweight woman in her 50s can do the same workout as a man in his 30s. Hence the birth of Faster Masters Rowing as a place where everything is oriented towards the needs of older rowers.

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Gripping rowing story

An amazing rowing story – how a rank outsider who fell out with the “selection system” came to triumph. Brad Alan Lewis’ story “Assault on Lake Casitas“. If you only own one book about rowing, this is the one to choose.

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Masters rowing photos

Al Aikman’s mens eight at sunrise

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Whenever you are ready….

Here are ways Faster Masters Rowing can help you:

Align your training to your physical capacity with a program
Improve your technique in a single scull
Make your rowing club masters-friendly
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