New Wave of Coastal Rowing Boats

April 4, 2022
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What is the latest in innovation in coastal rowing boats? The sport is growing and boats are catching the wave in design, functionality and markets.

Small significant steps towards diversity in rowing

January 27, 2022
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Diversity in rowing is growing, although challenges remain. Let’s take a peek at the work getting done with some behind the scenes support from rowing businesses.

Rowing into Family in Japan

January 5, 2022
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A family connection to rowing in Japan leads me to Yokohama, Shanghai and South Africa with a detour to western samurai.

Connection to Water

November 23, 2021
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Our connection to water flows through art to health and wellbeing, making blue spaces the new green spaces.

Pondering Podcasts

August 21, 2021
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To answer the question why are podcasts so popular we talk to rowing podcast producers and check in with a floating flamingo.

Rowing Camping, the How and Why

June 23, 2021
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Expand your oarizons with rowing camping. Tips on how, and especially the why.

Women in Rowing Businesses – So What?

May 3, 2021
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There are many women in rowing, but disproportionately few rowing business owned by women. Find out why it matters.

Next Time I’m Wearing A Hat to Henley

February 2, 2021
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With the pandemic it is still not clear if there will be a Henley Royal Regatta 2021. Or one with spectators. Henley is rich in pageantry and history. The question of wearing a hat to Henley is significant.

Get Outside – Tips to Stop Complaining

December 23, 2020
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With winter here and pandemic restrictions, outdoor exercise is even more important. Tips on planning, equipment and technique.

Rivers with a Gender

September 27, 2020
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A little linguistic observation on the rivers I have rowed over the years.