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
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
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! 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
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 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
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
The documentary feature, A Most Beautiful Thing, chronicles 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
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.