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Tokyo 2020 Professional Rower Brooke Mooney is Taking Over our Instagram Story!

Tokyo 2020 Professional Rower Brooke Mooney is Taking Over our Instagram Story!

US Women’s National Team & Tokyo 2020 professional rower, Brooke Mooney, will be taking over our Instagram story tomorrow! Brooke will be giving you an in-depth look into her training routine in Hawaii as she prepares for Tokyo. Tune in Friday, July 9, 2021 for this BEHIND THE SCENES glance into the life of a professional rower days before the biggest competition of her life.  
Row to Tokyo - Summer Games Rowing History

Row to Tokyo - Summer Games Rowing History

The Row to Toyko2020 continues, and what better way to celebrate than to learn some history of rowing at the summer games? We are stoked to watch this year’s competition and hope you are too! Remember to check out our limited-edition Tokyo 2020 gear! 
Father's Day 2021 Gift Guide

Father's Day 2021 Gift Guide

We love dads! They might wear cargo shorts and white sneakers on the sidelines, but their unfailing support on and off the water means the world to us. Let’s come together this Father’s Day to show all the amazing dads out there how much we value everything they do each day. Show your dad you care by picking up a couple of our top Father’s Day picks he’s sure to love. 

Mother's Day 2021  Gift Guide

Mother's Day 2021 Gift Guide

This Mother's Day show your crew mom — biological or otherwise — how much you appreciate her and all that she does for you by giving her the gear she needs to enjoy what she loves. If you're not sure where to start, take a look at these Mother's Day 2021 gift ideas, ranging in price, for your favorite crew mom this year. 
Happy Earth Day 2021!

Happy Earth Day 2021!

Happy Earth Day! Each year, April 22 commemorates the 1970 environmental movement and the first ever Earth Day. Earth Day was established to awaken public awareness of human impact on our natural environment. This year marks the 51st anniversary of the holiday. JL Racing’s belief in sustainable practices has led us to make conscious decisions in our company operations. 
STEM to Stern Partnership

STEM to Stern Partnership

JL Racing is proud to announce our partnership with STEM to Stern! Through this collaboration we will help promote diversity and inclusion in rowing programs everywhere. JL looks forward to helping support lower-income rowing athletes and organizations with essential training and racing gear.
STEM to Stern

STEM to Stern

STEM to Stern helps rowing teams become more diverse and competitive by eliminating barriers that many communities face, rowing teams can draw from a larger pool of athletes and create a diverse and inclusive environment at their clubs. Clubs are able to use rowing to build relationships among students who otherwise would not have the opportunity to interact or compete together. 
At Home Work Outs During COVID-19 Social Distancing

At Home Work Outs During COVID-19 Social Distancing

Stuck at home? Can't go to the boathouse or get on the water? Try these at-home workouts below to stay safe and sane during COVID-19 social distancing. It is good to get exercise but also take time to reflect and rest your body! We have the perfect clothing to take you from home work out to lounging at home. 
A Most Beautiful Thing

A Most Beautiful Thing

The documentary feature, A Most Beautiful Thingchronicles the first African American high school rowing team in America. The story begins in the most surprising of places, the West Side of Chicago, where a group of young men (many from rival gangs) came together in the same boat, rocking the affluent world of crew.
Indoor Rowing Essentials

Indoor Rowing Essentials

It's the middle of January which means cold temperatures in parts of the world. If the weather or the increase in COVID cases is keeping you off the water or erging at home, it's important to be prepared for rowing and training indoors. Your summer training gear might be tucked away, you may want some new gear to motivate you through your erg session, or you're looking for the perfect erging apparel. We have assembled a list of gear and apparel that is essential for indoor rowers.