A Rowboat Emerges on the Saguenay

August 14, 2020
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Making new rowing art discoveries in a virtual gallery.

Rowing Wine & Beer Labels

April 22, 2020
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Alcohol and rowing? There is a connection which starts with what is on the outside of the bottle.

Poetry to soothe a travelling rower’s soul

April 30, 2019
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Guest post by Cathy Senecal. Rowing is featured in countless novels, but poetry?! We got you covered!

Tomes on the Thames

December 18, 2018
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Cathy Senecal’s picks of a few more great books about the River Thames that will certainly scratch your travel itch.

Rowing for Truffles

March 10, 2018
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I always thought that you needed special skills, and a truffle pig or dog to find truffles. Turns out you can row for truffles too!

Feathering My Oars in a Most Scientific Manner: Women, Rowing and Lago Maggiore

February 21, 2018
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Learning about women in rowing history is a great pleasure! Especially women who happen to have written books that became American classics – you might be surprised!

Rowing in St. Petersburg is Neva Boring

July 28, 2017
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Daydreaming of St.Petersburg in anticipation of Rowing The World ‘s first rowing trip in Russia. A little history definitely not boring!

Hemingway, Rowing and Lago Maggiore

July 14, 2017
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An author we all know, my favourite sport and one the most picturesque Italian lakes. What is the connection between these three things?

What’s With The Hippo?

June 26, 2017
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Why did one of the most successful rowing clubs in the world select a hippo as its mascot?

The Vocabulary of Water

October 3, 2016
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How do we describe water? A few thoughts on the matter.