Reviews

The Stono River gives the College of Charleston Crew Team a distinctive training ground shaped by tidal water, maritime history and the broad coastal landscape…

A strong 2K erg result comes from more than pulling harder on race day. The test rewards aerobic fitness, efficient technique, controlled pacing and the…

Rowing has a language of its own, and learning it makes every training session easier to follow. Terms such as catch, drive, finish and release describe…

For a rowing squad, the erg room is where fitness becomes routine. At the College of Charleston, this indoor training space supports the crew through hot…

Charleston, South Carolina, shares a subtropical climate with the kind of intense afternoon thunderstorms that rowers know all too well. Across the Pacific,…

Charleston in late spring has a way of making visitors feel like they have wandered onto a film set. Spanish moss drapes from live oaks, shrimp boats chug into…

When the fall semester kicks off in Charleston, a fresh wave of students walks down to the boathouse with a mixture of nerves and excitement. Many have never…

A rowing shell is a precision craft, so regular cleaning protects both its performance and its lifespan. Salt, silt, sunscreen, sweat and grit can work into…

For decades, rowing clubs have required athletes to demonstrate basic water competence before stepping into a shell. The College of Charleston Crew Team…

Becoming a parent of a collegiate rower at the College of Charleston is a unique experience, especially when your family lives on the other side of the planet.…