A feeling of lightness on the seat is one of the hallmarks of good suspension on the drive.

Helpful cues to keep ratio top of mind.

To improve your rowing, you must learn to perform the stroke in consistent patterns, adapt to higher stroke rates, and cope with changing conditions.

Rowers must have the equipment to create good blade speed in the water while generating the necessary force on the handle.

A Graeme King wood shell is a work of art–and a superb piece of design and engineering.

Blunt-talking Josy Verdonkschot may not win any awards for congeniality from college coaches, but so far his plan for putting U.S. crews on the podium is on track.

How to Harness the ‘Power Rectangle.’

Consuming too much alcohol the night before a regatta will hurt your performance, slowing reaction time and reducing eye-hand coordination and balance.

How much water can you cover in one stroke?

Erg testing is not a pass/fail proposition, so start viewing nervousness as excitement to maximize performance.

Symmetry, small-boat skills, and the sense of freedom that comes with rowing whenever you feel like it. For these reasons and more, there’s never been a better time to invest in a single—and in your own development as an athlete.