Reviews

For most people outside the rowing world, the phrase "college crew" conjures images of predawn ergo sessions, shell-strewn boatyards, and the occasional…

When the first ferries cross Charleston Harbor and the stilted houses of the Battery catch the pink light of sunrise, the city's rowing crews are already…

The final 500 metres of a rowing race compresses an entire crew’s preparation into roughly 90 seconds of controlled urgency. At this point, the field has…

Fear of capsizing is common among new rowers, even when they are strong swimmers or comfortable around water. A racing shell looks narrow and delicate, so the…

For a new rower, the first weeks with the College of Charleston Crew Team can feel like a blur of early alarms, unfamiliar terminology and aching legs. Four…

After a demanding rowing session, a well-made smoothie can be an easy way to replace fluids, carbohydrates and protein. The best blends are quick to drink…

A 2K rowing race is short enough to demand speed and long enough to punish poor pacing. For a college crew athlete, preparation combines steady aerobic work,…

The College of Charleston Crew Team sits in a strange and exciting corner of American collegiate sport. It is neither a varsity-funded NCAA program nor a…

Early training places a simple demand on the body: provide enough carbohydrate for power, some protein for recovery and fluids to replace overnight losses.…

For Australian school rowers eyeing a US college program, the jump from a GPS or AAGPS regatta on the Yarra to a club eight in Charleston can feel enormous.…