The Launch: Rowing stories by custom rowing clothing founder, Joline Esparza and the JL Team

Purdue Crew Row-a-Thon

Each year, Purdue Crew engages in a fundraising effort known as the “Row-a-Thon.” The Row-a-thon event takes place at the Tippecanoe Mall in Lafayette, Indiana, and is a community service event to support both the Lafayette Urban Ministry’s (LUM) Good Samaritan Fund as well as Purdue Crew. This year, the Row-a-Thon will take place on Saturday, February 8th from 8am-6pm EST. Athletes will row a marathon, 26.2 miles, over the course of three hours on indoor rowing machines.

February 05, 2025 — Kristin Foster

Tags: Collegiate Rowing Crew Crew Team Donate Donation Link Erg Erging Fundraiser High Quality Custom Gear JL Racing JL Rowing JLRowing Partnership Purdue Purdue Crew Row Rowers Rowing Rowing Club Rowing Community Rowing Kit Rowing Team Team Spotlight

Black History Month 2025 Pre-Order Store

Black History Month is an annual celebration honoring the achievements and contributions of African Americans throughout U.S. history. This February, we are proud to announce a special collaboration with Team JL Ambassador, Maurice Scott. Join us in celebrating diversity and excellence in our sport with these exclusive performance apparel designs. Together, let's commemorate and amplify the voices that have shaped our history and continue to inspire us today.

February 05, 2025 — Kristin Foster

Tags: AIO Ambassador Ambassador Program Athlete Spotlight Black History Month Crew DEI Diversity Donation Link High Quality Custom Gear Inclusion JL Racing JL Rowing JLRowing Row Rowers Rowing Rowing AIO Rowing Clothes Rowing Club Rowing Community Rowing Gear Rowing Kit Rowing Uni Rowing Unisuit Team JL Team JL 2025

The Boat Race Signs JL Racing as Official Kit Supplier

JL Racing has been appointed the official performance wear sponsor by The Boat Race Company. The partnership will see Oxford University Boat Club and Cambridge University Boat Club outfitted with JL Racing’s custom performance rowing apparel for training and racing.

September 19, 2024 — Hannah Abbott

Tags: Cambridge University Boat Club Collegiate Rowing Crew Crew Team Custom Custom Rowing Kit High Quality Custom Gear JL Racing JL Rowing JLRowing Oxford University Boat Club Partnership Regatta River Thames Row Rowers Rowing Rowing Clothes Rowing Club Rowing Community Rowing Gear Rowing Kit Rowing Team Rowing Uni Rowing Unisuit The Boat Race UK Rowing United Kingdom Rowing

Team JL 2025 Ambassador Program

Are you passionate about rowing and eager to share your love for the sport with a wider audience? Do you want to join forces with JL and help elevate our brand while building connections within the rowing community? If you enjoy creating engaging content and making an impact, we’re excited to announce that applications for the 2025 Team JL Ambassador Program are open from September 17 to September 26.

September 16, 2024 — Kristin Foster

Tags: Ambassador Ambassador Program Coastal Rowing Collegiate Rowing Crew Crew Team Custom Rowing Kit Elite Rower Erg Erging Female Athletes Female Rowers High Quality Custom Gear Indoor Rowing JL Racing JL Rowing JLRowing Masters Rowing Row Rowers Rowing Rowing Community Rowing Gear Rowing Kit Team JL Team JL 2025 Women Athletes Women in Sports

JL Racing Partners with Fulham Reach Boat Club

JL Racing has proudly announced a strategic partnership with Fulham Reach Boat Club. This collaboration aims to broaden access to rowing within their communities, particularly among those facing financial or social challenges, fostering their growth both on and off the water. Bringing together two prominent rowing organizations from the United States and the United Kingdom, this partnership seeks to enhance the rowing community on a broader scale. By reaching out to underserved communities, establishing connections within the rowing industry, and providing unique exposure opportunities, both parties aim to expand their impact.

April 29, 2024 — Hannah Abbott

Tags: Crew Crew Team Custom Rowing Kit FRBC Fulham Reach Boat Club High Quality Custom Gear JL Racing JL Rowing JLRowing Partnership Row Rowers Rowing Rowing Club Rowing Community Rowing Gear Rowing Kit Rowing Team UK Rowing United Kingdom Rowing

Athlete Spotlight: Nikki Hallahan

Meet Nikki Hallahan, a freshman on the rowing team at Purdue University. Nikki started rowing in high school, and hasn't looked back! Her favorite pre-practice snack is a protein shake she makes in her dorm room with protein powder, almond milk, vitamins/supplements, and yogurt. Her favorite seat is bow seat in a 4x, and she is also bisweptual when rowing sweep! Read about how special rowing is to her, what her goals are for the season, and what she recommends to high schoolers considering rowing in college.

February 20, 2023 — Kristin Foster

Tags: Athlete Spotlight Concept2 Crew Custom Custom Rowing Kit Erg Erging Female Athletes Female Rowers High Quality Custom Gear Indoor Rowing JL Racing JL Rowing JLRowing Purdue Purdue Crew Row Rowers Rowing Rowing Community Women Athletes Women in Sports Women Rowers

Which JL Jacket is Right For You?

Sequel, splash, turtleshell, scallop, regatta - You may have heard these terms or have seen them while shopping on our custom or retail site, but what do they mean? What is the difference between a sequel turtleshell and a sequel jacket, and a scallop jacket and regatta jacket? Find out what piece of outerwear is right for you and your team!

January 23, 2023 — Kristin Foster

Tags: Cold Weather Crew Custom Custom Rowing Kit Fall Rowing High Quality Custom Gear JL Racing JL Rowing JLRowing Row Rowers Rowing Rowing Clothes Rowing Jacket Rowing Kit Rowing Vest Sequel Jacket Splash Jacket Turtleshell Warm Rowing Clothes Winter Rowing

How To Design Custom Rowing Kit

With our sublimation printing method, the possibilities really are endless for your design! Read about the simple process of getting custom gear for your team, as well as common FAQs about the design process.

August 30, 2022 — Kristin Foster

Tags: Crew Custom Custom Rowing Kit High Quality Custom Gear JL Racing JL Rowing JLRowing Regatta Row Rowers Rowing Rowing Clothes Rowing Club Rowing Kit Rowing Team Rowing Tech SHirt Rowing Tights Sublimation

What Is Sublimation, and Why Do We Use It?

JL Racing uses a method of printing on apparel called sublimation. There are a number of benefits of sublimation such as seam-to-seam designs, permanent color, and it is environmentally friendly. Read about all the reasons why we use this method at JL!

August 30, 2022 — Kristin Foster

Tags: Crew Custom Eco Friendly Environment Fabric High Quality Custom Gear JL Racing JL Rowing JLRowing Row Rowers Rowing Rowing Clothes Rowing Club Rowing Kit Rowing Team Rowing Uni Rowing Unisuit Sublimation

JL Spotlight: Kateryna Maistrenko

Kateryna (Katya) Maistrenko grew up around rowing. Her mom and dad both represented their countries in the 1988 and 1972 Olympics, respectively. They built and operated a large rowing center in Ukraine while Katya grew up. It was only natural that she started rowing when she was just 9 years old. Throughout her rowing career, Katya has rowed on the Ukrainian National Team, as well as for an NCAA Division I school in Washington. She was in the US when the war broke out in Ukraine. She found comfort by continuing to train on the water while also fundraising to support the people of Ukraine.

August 30, 2022 — Kristin Foster

Tags: Crew Custom Rowing Kit Donate Donation Link Female Athletes Female Rowers Fundraiser Good Cause High Quality Custom Gear JL Racing JL Rowing JLRowing Row Rowers Rowing Rowing Community Support Ukraine Ukraine Women Athletes Women in Sports Women Rowers

~The Launch~

Purdue Crew Row-a-Thon

Black History Month 2025 Pre-Order Store

The Boat Race Signs JL Racing as Official Kit Supplier

Team JL 2025 Ambassador Program

JL Racing Partners with Fulham Reach Boat Club

Athlete Spotlight: Nikki Hallahan

Which JL Jacket is Right For You?

How To Design Custom Rowing Kit

What Is Sublimation, and Why Do We Use It?

JL Spotlight: Kateryna Maistrenko

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