Survivor Rowing Network Racing at HOCR 2025
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the Survivor Rowing Network Athletes racing at HOCR 2025, we had the opportunity to speak with four of the athletes who are a part of the Survivor Rowing Network. Through their strength, resilience, and shared experiences, they embody the true spirit of survivor rowing and the power of community on the water. Read below to learn more about their journeys and experiences, and make sure to shop the SRN Pre-Order Store while it is still open until October 22, 2025!
Team JL 2026 Ambassador Program
Are you passionate about rowing and eager to share your love for the sport with a wider audience? Do you want to join forces with JL and help elevate our brand while building connections within the rowing community? If you enjoy creating engaging content and making an impact, we’re excited to announce that applications for the 2025 Team JL Ambassador Program are open from September 29 to October 21.
Purdue Crew's 2025 Season
2025 has been an exceptional year for Purdue Crew, and there’s more to come.
Back to School Survival Guide
It's back to school season! What better time to refresh your rowing attire, and ensure you have everything you need to train hard and succeed? The better you feel, the better you perform!
As we head back to school, we like to stock up on the basics - trou, tech shirts, hats, and we can't forget a solid outerlayer! Besides the essentials, we also suggest picking out a few fun pieces that will show of your personality and make you feel.. YOU!
We have compiled a few ideas for back-to-school essentials that are sure to get you prepared for the upcoming year!
2025 Father's Day Gift Guide
Whether your dad rows himself or supports you from the sidelines, we have the perfect gift for him. Show your dad how much you care with the gift of high quality rowing gear! Shop individual items or complete bundles for a gift that is sure to be loved!
More Than a Sport: How Rowing Can Transform Communities
Joshua Rafferty writes about increasing involvement in rowing in minority communities, specifically highlighting Trenton, NJ and Seattle, WA. Throughout the article, Rafferty advocates for greater inclusion in a traditionally white-dominated sport, sharing his personal experiences as a Black rower and highlighting the positive impact rowing can have on youth development, academic success, and future opportunities. He discusses limitations related to transportation, scheduling, coaching, finances, awareness, and recruiting.
Two Passions on a Single: Charlie, the Rowing Chestnut
I have some rather niche passions. The first one might not seem so niche to you, since you are currently reading “The Launch” a rowing blog made by a rowing gear company, but for many, it seems quite odd to have a wake up before 5 am to go sit on a tippy boat, narrower than your butt, to move backwards on a river…My second passion is the Castanea dentata tree (I told you it was rather niche…), the American Chestnut tree!
