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Team JL 2022 Picks

Team JL 2022 Picks

Team JL ambassadors have a wide variety of experiences with rowing. From rowing and coxing to coaching, and from youth to masters, our ambassadors are all throughout the rowing community. Because of their years of experience, we asked our ambassadors what their favorite piece of JL gear is. See how they responded below!
Valentine's Day Gifts For The Rower In Your Life

Valentine's Day Gifts For The Rower In Your Life

It's the season of love! There are many ways you can show someone you love them. If you would like to show the rower in your life a little extra love this Valentine's Day, surprise them with some new gear from JL! With so many options to choose from on JL Athletics, we've created a guide that makes finding a gift easy.
JL Racing's Ali Abrams to Participate In ROWAPALOOZA Livestream

JL Racing's Ali Abrams to Participate In ROWAPALOOZA Livestream

During the livestreams, guests will be able to introduce themselves, explain their role in the rowing community, and answer some fun rowing questions. Followers will be able to ask questions by posting them on any of the livestream destinations, either before, during, or after the livestream. 
JL Racing Set to Directly Endorse Athletes in 2022

JL Racing Set to Directly Endorse Athletes in 2022

For the last four years, JL Racing has been the official sponsor of the US National Team, providing them with unique custom uniforms and performance apparel. In light of the new N.C.A.A. policy change, JL Racing plans to re-direct marketing efforts by offering sponsorship opportunities to individual athletes from each level and from all over the world.
Top Styles of the Season

Top Styles of the Season

We like to keep things fresh and interesting at JL. From solid colors to sleek designs, and fun patterns to unique prints, there is sure to be racing and training gear for everyone. Whether you are headed into winter on the erg, or rowing on the water year-round, our brand new fall designs will make it easy to get ready for a solid winter training day.
Holiday Gift Guide: Gifts For Rowers Under $25

Holiday Gift Guide: Gifts For Rowers Under $25

Are you looking for a great gift for the rower in your life that won't break the bank? Look no further than this list of gifts from JL Racing that are thoughtful and affordable at under $25 each. Whether it's a small gift for a friend, gifts for your teammates, or a stocking stuffer, these options are the perfect choice for this holiday season!
Holiday Gift Guide: Gifts For Rowers Under $50

Holiday Gift Guide: Gifts For Rowers Under $50

Do you need a gift for the rower in your life? Maybe you are looking to treat your teammates? Or perhaps you are thinking of what YOU want for the holidays? We've taken care of the the searching and deciding for you! Below, you'll find a list of gifts between $25 and $50 that is curated especially for rowers.
Holiday Gift Guide: Gifts For Rowers Under $100

Holiday Gift Guide: Gifts For Rowers Under $100

Ahhh the holiday season. It is a wonderful and joyous time of year where friends and family come together and celebrate. We enjoy spending time with each other, decorate our homes, bake cookies for neighbors, cook delicious meals, and exchange gifts. Are you stuck on what to get the rower in your life? Treat them (or yourself!) with one of the gifts on this carefully selected list made with rowers in mind.
5 Basics You Need If You Row

5 Basics You Need If You Row

New to the sport of rowing? Been rowing for 5 or 10 years? Whether it's your first day or 1000th practice, being prepared for practice is crucial. If you're not sure where to start, we've got you covered with 5 essentials you need if you are a rower. 
Custom JL Apparel in Heart of Champions Movie

Custom JL Apparel in Heart of Champions Movie

The trailer for Heart of Champions, a new rowing movie, was recently released. JL Racing is proud to have designed custom apparel for the movie. Spot the JL Button Down Henley and JL Trou throughout the trailer!
Why Do We Row?

Why Do We Row?

Rowing is such a beautiful and unique sport. There is so much power, grit, determination, and exertion within a boat, yet from the outside, it looks smooth and graceful. Early mornings, grueling workouts, hours on the erg, and a huge amount of practice time for a relatively short race. So what exactly is it that makes rowers want and even love to do these things?  We asked the rowing community, "Why do YOU Row?" Here are some of the responses we received. 
Row for the Cure | Together We Thrive!

Row for the Cure | Together We Thrive!

Founded in 1993, Row for the Cure is the rowing and water-sports community’s crusade against cancer, raising funds through a series of events, regattas and virtual challenges across the U.S. As a grant- making organization, Row for the Cure distributes funds to community cancer organizations which support local cancer patients and their families, rowing organizations which empower cancer survivors and to cutting-edge research conducted by Susan G. Komen.