BestCovery (Free subscription) | 3 hours ago
With unrivaled function and durability, the Concept2 Model E Indoor Rower is the machine of choice for people and athletes of all ages and ability. While similar to Concept2's Model D rower, the Model E sits up higher above the floor (20 inches, about the height of a typical dining room chair), which is optimal for those with balance or mobility issues. The Model E also comes with the...
intheboatshed.net (Free subscription) | yesterday
Rowing in Venice is under siege Giacomo De Stefano has made this short but striking piece of Youtube film to boost awareness and to encourage Venetians to preserve the ancient and elegant tradition of rowing in that city. Rowers are fast disappearing, he reports, yet the boats are an important part of his country’s history and [...]
Firstcoastnews.com Local News (Free subscription) | 11/21/2009
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The best women rowers in the world, including members of the Women's 2008 Gold Medal Rowing Team, join the citizens of the River City to Row for the Cure for breast cancer.
automotivetool | yesterday
Whether you already row or are considering rowing as a way to keep in shape, cross train for another sport, or compete on the water, the Concept2 Model D indoor rowing machine is a terrific choice. Rowing offers several benefits over other exercises: it exercises your entire body, including the arms, legs, chest, back, and abs; its low-impact rhythm is easy on the knees and ankles;
Simply Gifts (Free subscription) | 11/19/2009
With the New Years resolutions on their way we know many will be to get in to shape! The i-Rower 2.1 from Reebok will provide you with a perfect body workout. It is a trendy, foldable rowing machine with 8 levels of resistance which you can adjust as you get fitter. It includes a motivational target program and a Polar belt for measuring heart rate which also provides a window into checking...
Magners League (Free subscription) | 11/23/2009
Ireland's crushing win over Fiji has been tempered with the news that back row Denis Leamy could be missing from action when Munster return to Magners League action next month.
France24 (Free subscription) | 11/22/2009
France on Sunday made four changes in unveiling their squad to face New Zealand in Saturday's autumn international in Marseille. Fresh from thumping Samoa 43-5 on Saturday, the French have nonetheless shuffled their pack with Toulouse hooker William Servat back in the group in place of Perpignan's Guilhem Guirado. Second rower Lionel Nallet of Racing Metro also returns with Pascal Pape missing...
Sydney Meanderings (Free subscription) | 11/21/2009
The Eight, Stephen King. Inspired by the time his three daughters were rowing. It describes the moment when the boat is held aloft just before the strok-side and bow-side rowers part to shoulder the boat. I interpreted this one quite differently before I read the catalogue. To me they were women bearing the weight of the world on their shoulders.
ROWING FOR PLEASURE (Free subscription) | 11/20/2009
Ralph Bird, the man who almost single-handedly revived pilot gig rowing in the West Country, has died. His coffin was drawn to the service in Truro Cathedral in one of his own creations, the pilot gig William Peters, built for Roseland in 1987. An honour guard of rowers raised oars at the doors of the cathedral. But perhaps his greatest tribute was in 2007 when he finally retired. All...
Technology Review (Free subscription) | 11/20/2009
A mathematician has discovered two entirely new arrangements of rowers in a racing Eight in which the transverse forces cancel out, making the boat wiggle-free
The Independent (Free subscription) | 11/19/2009
The boating lake is second to none. With an eight-lane course, and a world-class boathouse, Eton gives its rowers the best facilities available. The same is true of its cricket pitches. All of it conjures up an image of profound exclusivity.
ABC (Free subscription) | 11/19/2009
... Ireland last Sunday.Pocock has been rested and omitted altogether from the match day 22.Back rower Richard Brown has won a place on the reserves bench for the first time this tour, as has prop Sekope Kepu, who has replaced Matt Dunning.Twelve players, including the entire tight five plus back rowers Rocky Elsom and Wycliff Palu, will be playing their fourth Test in as many weeks.Ironman...
