Being fully prepared will give you the best chance of the perfect race for your crew.
The Rowperfect team have pulled together some articles that may be helpful for your preparation.
How To Position The Back For Rowing: A neutral pelvis is also the key to preventing back injuries in rowing. If the back and pelvis are kept aligned and reach forward is gained by rocking the hips then the back is much safer. This is because with a straight spine the loads on the inter-vertebral discs are spread rather than concentrated. Read More...
Can Rowing Boats Go Any Faster?: Two lessons from the world of cricket caught my eye. The first discusses whether the fastest cricket ball ever bowled has already been thrown. The second is about the world’s best living batsman. This begs the question - can rowing boats be made to be faster? Read More...
The “Best” Rowers Are Not Always The Fastest: You don’t have to be the biggest and most powerful to win races. So much emphasis is placed on ERG scores and size (height & weight) these days as metrics for success in rowing. Read More...
Again, good luck for your own race,
The Rowperfect Team