Rowing Links

William & Mary Rowing Club

Welcome to our rowing links page, where you can find links to sites about training, nutrition, technique, coxing, and more.

General Rowing Sites

Site name	Description
Maax Custom	If you're interested in purchasing Tribe Rowing apparel, this is the place to go. You'll need the username (triberowing) and the password (friend) to enter the site but once you're in, feel free to shop 'till you drop! (Club members, please note the t-shirts you purchase on this website will not replace those purchased at the beginning of the season.)
Williamsburg Boat Club	This site is that of the local rowing club that we are closely affiliated with, established in 2003. We share both equipment and coaches.
Row2k	Updated daily, this site has a gallery of links from multiple regattas, links to rowing news, info on rowing and sculling camps, and a myriad of information for rowers, scullers, and coxswains alike.
Ronin Racing	This site shows regatta results and entries and allows registered users to sign up for regatta and indoor rowing events.
Concept2	The manufacturers of the Concept 2 ergometer as well as oars and other rowing products, with information not only about their merchandise but also on training and on rowing events.
Vespoli	A renowned boat manufacturing company and resource for rowers.
Empacher	Also a boat manufacturing company.
FISA (International Federation of Rowing Associations)	Home of the 'Fédération Internationale des Sociétés d'Aviron', (in English the International Federation of Rowing Assocations), with rowing news, general rowing information, videos of the World Championship and Olympic Regattas, etc.
US Rowing	Homepage of the US National Team.
Rowing News	Website of the magazine Rowing News.
C.R.A.S.H.-B.	The homepage of the C.R.A.S.H.-B. World Indoor Rowing Championships.
Rowing quotes	A collection of rowing quotes put together by the St. Ignatius Crew Team.
History of rowing	A synopsis of the history of rowing, from the College of St. Benedict/St. John's University Crew website.
Art of rowing	Site with rowing pictures, posters, prints, and so forth for the more aesthetic view of the sport.
RegattaSport	Rowing merchandise, a branch of FISA.

Training, Technique, and Nutrition Sites

Site name	Description
Inverness Rowing Club's Strokecycles Page	An excellent site that breaks down the videos of the stroke cycles of elite rowers such as Marcel Hacker and Olaf Tufte to emphasize technique training.
Inverness Rowing Club's Catch Position Page	From the same group as above, this exhibits catch positions of elite rowers.
Rowing Technique from Mike Spracklen	Article on rowing technique analyzing that taught by Mike Spracklen, the current Canadian national team coach (former coach of the Great Britain national team).
TBfit	Olympian Tom Bohrer's website on rowing and strength training.
Rowing Injuries	Gives an overall description of injuries common to rowers.
Training tips from Olympians	Tips on rowing and strength training from Olympian rowers Sir Matthew Pinsent and James Cracknell, two members of the gold-medal winning coxless four in Athens. Includes video and interviews.
More detailed erg calculator	From the Shaker Heights High School Crew website, this allows you to calculate the length of pieces not just with splits but with a finishing sprint.
Physics of Rowing	For those interested in a more scientific analysis of the action of rowing.
Glycemic Index	Mentioned in one of our coach's lectures, this shows foods with different glycemic indices appropriate to when they should be eaten relative to workouts.
Runner's World	Homepage of the popular magazine Runner's World, a valuable resource for those rowers interested in cross training, with information on nutrition, training, etc.
One Rep Max	Interested in finding out your one rep max for weight lifting? This site has a built-in calculator so you can maximize the effectiveness of your strength workouts.

Coxing Sites

Site name	Description
More coxing audio files	From Row2k, here are two samples of good coxing, one by the coxswain of a gold-medal winning eight at the Worlds Championships, the other by the coxswain of a record-breaking team on the Charles River.
A Coxing Guide	Site that provides a wealth of information on good coxing.
Coxswain/Rower Forum	Interactive forum for coxswains and rowers, with fun features such as a coxing dictionary.
Steering Guide	Tips on steering from the Carnegie Lake Rowing Association.

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