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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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!
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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?
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A Row to Celebrate History
Magna Carta 800th The River Relay and my dive into the rowing history.
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