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The Boat Race Signs JL Racing as Official Kit Supplier

The Boat Race Signs JL Racing as Official Kit Supplier

JL Racing has been appointed the official performance wear sponsor by The Boat Race Company. The partnership will see Oxford University Boat Club and Cambridge University Boat Club outfitted with JL Racing’s custom performance rowing apparel for training and racing.
Stylish Start: Rowers’ Must-Haves for the New Semester

Stylish Start: Rowers’ Must-Haves for the New Semester

Fall season is nearly upon us! It’s an exciting period of reuniting with teammates, making new friends and lots and lots of meters. As you add the “student” back into life as a student-athlete, preparation is vital. Whether you’re beginning a new journey or planning to make the most of your senior year, starting the season with the right gear is one way you can set yourself up for success.
Steering Toward Success: Coxswain’s Fall Season Essentials

Steering Toward Success: Coxswain’s Fall Season Essentials

Head race season is just around the corner! As coxswains swap side-by-side strategy and start sequences for course maps, 5k plans and perfecting their best “YIELD!”, now is the perfect time to open up those dry bags and double check that you have everything you need to be successful this fall.
Pride 2024 Pre-Order Store

Pride 2024 Pre-Order Store

We are so PROUD to be an LGBTQIA+ ally. Equality, Love, and Pride are the principles that JL is built on. Join us in showing your support for your teammates and your community with our performance pride collection made in collaboration with Team JL Ambassador, Michael Toutloff, for Pride Month. Pride Month is celebrated every June in tribute to those involved in the Stonewall Riots, and we welcome you to get ready to celebrate around the boathouse with us! Order your gear now, and wear it in June!
Regatta Packing List Essentials

Regatta Packing List Essentials

Prepping for a regatta isn't just about the physical training and mental prep, but also ensuring you have the right tools for success on race day. The last thing you want to realize on race day is that you've forgotten to pack your favorite sunglasses, your team's unisuit, or your lucky warmup shirt. Below, you'll find a list of important items to remember to pack, whether you're going traveling to your own lake or across the country.
Survivor Rowing Network: Seats for Survivors Fundraiser

Survivor Rowing Network: Seats for Survivors Fundraiser

Survivor Rowing Network (SRN) is excited to introduce rowing to more cancer survivors in 2024 and build on its success in 2023, their inaugural year. In honor of Valentine’s Day, SRN is launching their fundraising campaign, Seats for Survivors. JL Racing is proud to open the Seats for Survivors Pre-Order Store this month to support SRN's fundraiser. 10% of net sales from this pre-order store will be donated to the Seats for Survivors fundraiser.
American Heart Month Pre-Order Store

American Heart Month Pre-Order Store

In honor of American Heart Month – a time when the nation spotlights heart disease, the No. 1 killer of Americans – our limited edition apparel is available for pre-order. When we take care of our hearts as part of our self-care, we set an example for others. Join JL Racing and organizations around the country throughout February to bring greater attention to heart disease as a leading cause of death for Americans. Help motivate others to protect their hearts!
Ultimate Rowers Gift Guide

Ultimate Rowers Gift Guide

Welcome to the Ultimate Rowers Gift Guide - your ticket to finding the most unique and functional presents for the rower, coach, or coxswain in your life! We've carefully curated a selection of top-notch gifts that cater to the rowing community. From sleek unisuits that'll have you rowing in style to performance tops that'll keep you cool under pressure, and a variety of accessories, trou, and outerwear, you'll find this year's most-wanted rowing gifts! Whether you're shopping for a friend, family member, coach, teammate, or yourself, we've got you covered. Let the holiday gifting begin!
Holiday Gift Guide: Gifts for Her

Holiday Gift Guide: Gifts for Her

The holiday season is upon us, and what better way to celebrate the spirit of giving than by finding the perfect gift for the rower, coxswain, or coach in your life? Whether she's a dedicated athlete, a coach, or someone just starting to explore the sport, nothing beats the excitement of new, top-notch performance gear. We've handpicked a selection of thoughtful and functional gifts and bundles for every budget. Each bundle is meticulously crafted to enhance comfort, style, and performance on the water or erg. Gift individual products or the entire bundle for a holiday gift she is sure to love!
Holiday Gift Guide: Gifts for Him

Holiday Gift Guide: Gifts for Him

'Tis the season of giving, and what better way to embrace the festive spirit than by finding the perfect present for the rower, coxswain, or coach in your life? Whether they're a seasoned athlete, your favorite coach, or a novice rower, there's nothing quite like the thrill of brand-new, high-quality performance gear. We've curated a thoughtful selection of gifts and bundles to suit every budget. Shop individual items or complete bundles for a gift that is sure to be loved! 
Father's Day 2023 Gift Guide

Father's Day 2023 Gift Guide

As Father's Day approaches, you may be looking for a gift for your dad that is thoughtful and unique. Whether your dad rows or supports you from the sidelines, we have the perfect gift ideas for every dad. From accessories and unisuits, to henleys and trou, show your dad how much you care with the gift of high quality rowing gear! If you're looking for even more gift ideas, be sure to check out our Father's Day Gift Ideas Collection on JL Athletics.
Summer Rowing Camp Kit

Summer Rowing Camp Kit

For rowers, summer is a time where you can either take a break, or you can continue training and become faster. Many young rowers will opt for summer rowing camps so that they can continue to develop their technical skills, and keep up their fitness over the summer. Whether you are attending a local rowing camp, or going to an out-of-town camp, we've compiled a list of what you can pack in your rowing camp kit so that you are prepared to train!