JL Spotlight: Kateryna Maistrenko
Kateryna (Katya) Maistrenko grew up around rowing. Her mom and dad both represented their countries in the 1988 and 1972 Olympics, respectively. They built and operated a large rowing center in Ukraine while Katya grew up. It was only natural that she started rowing when she was just 9 years old. Throughout her rowing career, Katya has rowed on the Ukrainian National Team, as well as for an NCAA Division I school in Washington. She was in the US when the war broke out in Ukraine. She found comfort by continuing to train on the water while also fundraising to support the people of Ukraine.
Rowing Through Summer
Summer is officially in full swing! Depending on where you row, the summer temps might perfect for a midday row, or you might find yourself sweating even before the sun comes up. Whether you are a tank and trou kind of rower, or you prefer a uni with a UPF rated sun shirt, we have everything you need to keep rowing through summer. Check out some of our favorite summer picks to updated your summer rowing kit.
Pride 2022 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 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!
JL Insider: Best Memorial Day Weekend Sale Deals
JL's HUGE site-wide Memorial Day Weekend Sale will run from May 22 through May 31st. Be sure to head to JL Athletics and take 30% off your purchase. Just enter the code MDW30 at checkout! Looking for the best deals? Check out the list below of some of the BEST deals during the sale!
Stand With Ukraine Pre-Order Store
JL Racing is collaborating with Team JL Ambassador, Michael Toutloff, to launch a pre-order store to help support an organization that is providing aide to the Ukrainian people. 100% of the proceeds of this pre-order store will be donated to the UN Crisis Relief Fund. Donations from UN Crisis Relief go towards the United Nation’s efforts to fund immediate rapid-response aid when disasters strike and critical work in humanitarian crises around the world. In this case, the Ukraine crisis.
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
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.
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 $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
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
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.
What Is Sublimation, and Why Do We Use It?
JL Racing uses a method of printing on apparel called sublimation. There are a number of benefits of sublimation such as seam-to-seam designs, permanent color, and it is environmentally friendly. Read about all the reasons why we use this method at JL!