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!
Mother's Day 2025 Gift Guide
Mother's Day is a special day for all types of moms out there. Not sure what to get the mom in your life? Check out our gift guide below. We've picked some standout (just like moms!) unisuits and trou to create outfit combinations for everyone.
Whether she’s powering through early mornings on the water or cheering from the sidelines with style, these pieces are made to move with her. Think standout colors and patterns, comfort, and thoughtful details—just the kind of love she deserves.
From bold prints to classic colors, you’ll find something that fits her vibe perfectly. She's earned it!
FRBC Launches New Rowing Safety Video
Fulham Reach Boat Club is proud to announce the launch of a new Rowing Safety Video by Fulham Reach Boat Club (FRBC) — a vital new resource designed to support safer rowing for everyone in our local community, particularly new audiences who may not have connections to the river or the sport of rowing.
“Rowing on the Distaff Side”: A Brief History of the National Women’s Rowing Association (Part I)
Elizabeth Manley writes about the history of the National Women's Rowing Association. While still rare, the few existing rowing clubs that welcomed women came together from the East and West Coasts to increase their influence through this newly formed National Women’s Rowing Association (NWRA). While women’s rowing was not yet an Olympic sport, a number of countries were already sending women competitors to international regattas and the NWRA hoped to ensure the U.S. did not get left behind. In addition to promoting women’s competitive rowing at the international level, though, the group sought to “give direction, control, and coaching to the women involved” in member clubs. The group hoped to make sure, according to co-founder and Rowing Director for Mills College Ed Lickiss, that competition for women grew and developed in the U.S. and internationally but also that “the interests of existing women’s rowing groups” would be incorporated as part of that growth.
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.
Survivor Rowing Network Racing at San Diego Crew Classic 2025
In anticipation of the upcoming San Diego Crew Classic, JL Racing is honored to highlight the inspiring journeys of four remarkable athletes who will be competing in Survivor Rowing Network (SRN) boats. The athletes, Dale Parenti, Dan Lynch, Shari Lowen, and Napoleon Griffin, each discovered rowing through unique paths shaped by personal challenges and triumphs. From battling cancer to seeking new athletic endeavors, their stories reflect resilience, community, and the transformative power of sport. Join us as we learn about their experiences, insights, and aspirations ahead of this special event, celebrating SRN's inaugural presence at Crew Classic.
Pride 2025 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 Ambassadors, Willow Arts and 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!
Women's History Month Athlete Spotlight: Ulyssa Mata
In honor of Women’s History Month, we are excited to highlight Ulyssa Mata, a Team JL ambassador whose journey in rowing is deeply rooted in representation, perseverance, and advocacy. Inspired by Olympic rower Kenia Lechuga, Ulyssa set out to break barriers and create space for more diversity in the sport she loves. Although she has faced challenges and moments of doubt, Ulyssa continues to push forward to be the best version of herself. In this Q&A, Ulyssa shares how rowing has shaped her, the athletes who inspire her, and why representation in sports matters.