Reviews

Rowing-specific strength is not about making gym sessions the centre of training. It is about building a body that can drive through the catch, control the…

Rowing places athletes beside Charleston’s tidal rivers, marshes and working harbour. Each outing offers a chance to protect this coastal ecosystem through…

Rowing demands early starts, repeated drills and careful attention to changing conditions. For student athletes, the day can fill quickly with lectures,…

Ask any College of Charleston crew member why we practise on the Wando River sometimes, and the answer is usually conditions rather than scenery. The tidal…

The benefits of being a multi-sport rower at CofC extend beyond fitness and competition. Rowing demands technical precision, physical strength and clear…

A strong rowing playlist does more than fill the silence between strokes. It gives an erg session shape, lifts the crew during a hard piece and helps athletes…

A photo finish can make a strong race feel strangely unfinished. You may have rowed well for 2,000 metres, held your rhythm under pressure and crossed the line…

A square blade enters the water with its face already perpendicular to the surface, creating a clean catch and an immediate connection between the rower and…

The College of Charleston Crew roster brings together students with different backgrounds, training histories and reasons for taking up rowing. The class of…

Your first collegiate regatta is a mix of athletic challenge, team tradition and carefully timed logistics. Whether you have years of rowing experience or…