history
What’s In a Name: Classic Rowing?
Classic rowing is appearing as a new term for the most common rowing discipline. Although not yet widely used, Ruth makes the case for its adoption.
Albi and Small Cities
Let’s take a trip to Albi in the south of France, detouring on the way through sustainable and regenerative tourism and ending with suggestions on other small cities to explore.
Rowing into Family in Japan
A family connection to rowing in Japan leads me to Yokohama, Shanghai and South Africa with a detour to western samurai.
Tomes on the Thames
Cathy Senecal’s picks of a few more great books about the River Thames that will certainly scratch your travel itch.
Feathering My Oars in a Most Scientific Manner: Women, Rowing and Lago Maggiore
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
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
An author we all know, my favourite sport and one the most picturesque Italian lakes. What is the connection between these three things?
A Row to Celebrate History
Magna Carta 800th The River Relay and my dive into the rowing history.