Is Rowing Only for the Rich? A Henley Winner Weighs In.

A Continuous Lean ^ | 8/14/15 | Jared Paul Stern

[LibWhacker]

Why am I posting this? Because I think we could all do with a little break from the sewage that is politics: the Fergusons, San Franciscos, from Hillary, Obama, Planned Parenthood, ISIS, Iran... Is there anything wholesome in the usual fare on our plate? So, here... a little silliness. I hope it makes you relax, smile and remember carefree days. Will we ever see them again?

[Misterioso]

An inspiring book about rowing:

http://tinyurl.com/nttdrrt

[ComputerGuy]

I was on the Crew (as we called it) when I was a senior in high school. That was in Alexandria, Va. We would hit the Potomac at zero-dark-thirty and do battle with American and Georgetown universities, who were also out there practicing. My partner and I were in the two-man shell - without a coxwain. We could barely hold our own against the college guys. I remember that the eight-man heavyweight shells could haul ass. All those rowers were big strong dudes.

A good post - brings back some good memories.

[LibWhacker]

Yep, rowing is a great exercise, isn’t it? Really strengthens the back and makes those lats grow!

[LibWhacker]

Hmm, only $2.99 for the Kindle edition.

[Misterioso]

I’ll mail you my copy for nothing.

[LibWhacker]

Thank you, no need to do that. Very kind of you, but I just ordered it.

[ComputerGuy]

The only exercise equipment I've ever bought is a rowing machine. I've had it over thirty years and it still works great, except it's a lot harder to pull than it used to be.

"Stroke, stroke, stroke"
"Bail, bail, bail"

Who remembers that?

[LibWhacker]

Lol, my only rowing was on a machine at the gym. And it always kicked my behind! Hard work!

[gasport]

The usual race is 2K. At the 500 m mark, the oarsman has used the last of his oxygen. He cannot breathe fast enough to get anymore. He, therefore, flips from aerobic to anaerobic metabolism. The last 3/4 of the race is quite painful.

Rowers have a bumper sticker -> Lactic Acid is my Drug of Choice

[LibWhacker]

OMG, as an asthmatic that scares the carp outta me!

[Berlin_Freeper]

I am going to get pulled on a big banana.

[kaehurowing]

I rowed in college. It was one of the best experiences in my life. It taught me perseverance, commitment, discipline, time management (since practices were several hours long each day when you threw in the bus ride to and from the lake and you had to get classes and studying in on top of that), that pain and cold and difficulties are largely in your mind and pain is something you can control. And it’s the ultimate team sport—the best crews are those that are totally in synch with each other. The athletes that are fixated on themselves and how good they are usually don’t last in rowing (other than in a single scull). Other students tended to look at us as some sort of a cult, especially because during racing seasons we didn’t party (there was a strict rule that we could consume no alcohol during the season because our coaches felt it hurt performance—if you were caught or reported to be seen drinking you were automatically off the crew). But I absolutely loved it.

[Smokin' Joe]

Long ago and far away, I rowed-when the $#@$#%% motor wouldn't start. Still had to fish the crabpots. (much smaller than the Bering Sea variety, I was in a 16 ft. skiff.

Rich people have inboard/outboard rigs...

[Smokin' Joe]

Long ago and far away, I rowed-when the $#@$#%% motor wouldn't start. Still had to fish the crabpots. (much smaller than the Bering Sea variety, I was in a 16 ft. skiff.

Rich people have inboard/outboard rigs...

[lee martell]

What about the guy who sits in the back, barking orders from a megaphone. Do the crew members take turns doing that, or is it always an older and experienced coach?
I suppose everybody wears a life vest, right?

[Jimmy Valentine]

Thanks for posting this. Entertaining and informative . Never knew what an Oxford Blue was. Interesting that one of the most popular dress wear in summer is the blue blazer with khaki or cream slacks still

[outofsalt]

TC Williams? My best bud rowed with them and we ran together. T shirt swapping (wife beaters) with other crews was the practice in the 70’s.

[maddog55]

Huckleberry Finn...

[NewHampshireDuo]

"Stroke, stroke, stroke" "Bail, bail, bail"

Who remembers that?

LOL. I still use it when I'm out in my rowboat or canoe. Including the proper accents.