Rowing

Sunrise Serenity: A Morning on the Water

There is something magical about the tranquility of a serene sunrise, especially when experienced when gliding through calm waters. The captivating beauty of boats silhouetted against the vibrant hues of the early morning sky evokes a sense of peace, anticipation, and connection to nature. In this blog post, we explore the ethereal experience of a…

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Update on Carbon Footprint Commitments

Almost a year has zoomed by since Rowing The World declared a climate emergency and signed the Glasgow Accord. How are we doing on our commitments?

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How to Choose a Rowing Trip that Suits You

There are many things to consider about how to choose a rowing trip. One is the type of trip: centre-based, point-to-point or sampler

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12 Days of Rowing Inspiration 2021

We did our first inspiration series last year, and enjoyed it a ton. So this year we are back with 12 more days of rowing inspiration. Check back every day starting December 14 for new content and feel free to share it with all the rowers in your life.

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Gelati as rowing food

Can gelati be considered an appropriate food for rowers? And what is it about Australian rowers and Italian ice cream? These are important questions. Gelati (singular is gelato, but we are not talking about just one) is that wonderful Italian ice cream, rich in flavours of fruits, nuts, chocolate and temptingly displayed in gelaterie across…

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9 Signs You Get What Rowing Travel Is

Not everyone understands rowing travel. Lots of people row, and even more people travel. But those who travel to row or row to travel are a smaller group. Dare we say a bit more exclusive group? Check which of the following rowing travel signs apply to you! You know that Vogalonga is not a tribe…

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Best private rowing trip destinations

Best places to take your crew, club or family on a private rowing trip. Choices in Europe, Canada and elsewhere.

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12 Days of Rowing Inspiration

What a year it has been! We all deserve a little extra magic and inspiration this holiday season. Check back every day starting December 21 for our special selection of uplifting rowing stories, books and movies.

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17 Zinger Instagram Accounts Rowers Need to Follow

Instagram is an especially visual social space, and if you’re anything like us, it can pull you in for hours of guilty pleasure perusing stunning images and videos of rowing at sunset, rowing on glassy waters, rowing in gorgeous places, and, ahem, rowing bodies on boats. Watermarked images mean something different for rowers. You’ll want…

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Strange and Unusual Things on the Water

As lovers of rowing, we love all things water, whether floating on water, propelling one’s self over water, and even being underwater. In tribute, we bring you a compendium of strange happenings on water that will brighten your week. Last year, we humoured you with some strange situations in this post: A Stroke of Lightness,…

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