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Rowing through London!
For most it is a rare opportunity to row through the centre of London, past such historic sites as the Houses of Parliament at Westminster, the Tower of London, London Bridge, etc. The tides have to be right, permission is needed from the port authority, and braving the river traffic and currents requires good…
What Do Alumni Rowers Want?
Many North American and some other rowers get their start in the sport rowing at high school, university or college. “Crew” defines their existence as much as the degree or diploma that they earn. There seems to be a culture of challenges, dedication, survival, team spirit and hopefully success. For some, this institution-based rowing is…
Water for Rowing: Quantity
Good water quality is an asset for rowing and is the focus of a commendable campaign by World Rowing and World Wildlife Fund. Quantity of water is discussed less frequently, but is equally important. It is top of my mind because I row in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada where we are having serious floods again this…
Four Rivers in Ireland – River Blackwater
The final river as part of the the Four Rivers in Ireland tour is the River Blackwater in Co. Waterford. This river was the most obviously tidal, and we launch from a beach covered with seaweed. It is a stately river, with perhaps the most dramatic backdrop. Several castles and manor houses grace the shores. Although…
Four Rivers in Ireland – River Slaney cots
In June 2014, we ran our first ever Four Rivers in Ireland trip. That year we rowed River Slaney in County Wexford. There was the wonderful scenery and fabulous wildlife (seals and hundreds of swans) but the special feature was that we rowed traditional river cots. Edermine Ferry Rowing Club was our gracious host. Cots…
Four Rivers in Ireland – River Nore
The second river we row on the Four Rivers in Ireland trip is River Nore. Tides determine whether we begin or end in New Ross or Inostioge. The day requires a small section of the Barrow as well as the charming Nore. The river is the most intimate of our four, as it cuts its…
Exotic Bulgaria Tour
I had the pleasure of meeting Iva Boteva at the San Diego Crew Classic this April. Born in Bulgaria to a family of rowers, she began rowing at 10, going on to win many national titles. She was recruited to row for UCSC and subsequently made Los Angeles her home. Turning to coaching in 2002, she…
Memories of the California Test Tour
In early April, six of us spent ten days exploring and rowing in the San Francisco Bay area. At the time, it felt like the perfect trip, and looking back, it is just as good. Thank you to so many Californian rowers who showed us extraordinary hospitality and even better rowing. I’ll be back, but…
The Nile Rowing Expedition
In Pharonic times Egyptians rowed and sailed on the Nile as their main way of transport. These days the feluccas sail with tourists, the traditional fisherman row in wooden rowboats and young Egyptians compete in modern rowing shells. What connects all of them is that they all love the Nile. Rowing on the Nile is…
Wooden boats, old and new
Europe is always an interesting contrast of cutting edge new and classic traditions. I was delighted during my recent trip there to see these illustrated through wooden rowing shells – the contrast between a rowing shell that was about 100 years old and a new wooden shell under construction. Both were beautiful. While we can…
Looking back and looking forward
2014 is already under way, but I remain amazed and thrilled at what a marvelous year 2013 was for me, and I hope for you too. I experienced a lot of firsts and there were many highlights. Too many to itemize, but I was delighted by and grateful for the number of rowers in many…
Just Around the Bend – Rowing in Berlin
I hope that you enjoy this guest post. The Rowing Concierge helped Jill find a rowing club when she moved from Minneapolis to Berlin for a year. To read more of her posts about rowing and life in Berlin, please see http://jmazlostinberlin.wordpress.com/category/rowing/ – Ruth October 3 is coming up. It’s a national holiday here, when schools…