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Row for the Cure 2022 Pre-Order Store

Row for the Cure 2022 Pre-Order Store

The Row for the Cure 2023 Pre-Order Store is open from October 6-October 20 in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. 20% of all net sales from this pre-order store will be donated to the Susan G. Komen Foundation on behalf of the Row for the Cure organization. Rowers are the perfect bunch to support our community as we battle to win the fight against breast cancer. Ultimately, that is why we come together each year. Not only as competitors but as a rowing community. One goal: to kick cancer, together!
Rowing Kit to Start the School Year Off Right

Rowing Kit to Start the School Year Off Right

It's that time of year again! Not only is it time to go back to school, it's also time for fall training! What better time to refresh your rowing kit, and ensure you have everything you need to train hard and succeed? From stocking up on the basics, to picking out a few fun prints, and of course finding a solid outerlayer, we've got you covered! Keep reading for a list of rowing gear that will get you prepared for being back on the water.
Halloween 2022 Pre-Order Store

Halloween 2022 Pre-Order Store

It's almost time for spooky season, which mean's it is time for JL's annual Halloween Pre-Order Store! Pre-order store designs are made to order, so we open up the Halloween store prior to Halloween. This way, you can get your Halloween rowing kit in time to wear for Halloween! Dress like a zombie, an astronaut, and more in the boat this year. You will also find fun Halloween prints, as well as best sellers from previous years. 
Father's Day 2022 Gift Guide

Father's Day 2022 Gift Guide

Whether they are biological or not, dads play such an integral part in our lives. This Father's Day, consider giving your favorite crew dad a gift to show them how much you appreciate them. Not sure where to start? We've curated a list of gifts for the dads that row, and the dads that help support rowing teams. Check it out below!
Pride 2022 Pre-Order Store

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!
Stand With Ukraine Pre-Order Store

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 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!
Indoor Rowing Essentials

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.