~The Launch~
Finding Balance by Philip Doyle
Let me introduce myself, my name is Philip Doyle, a 30-year-old doctor, and rower. For the past five years I’ve been qualified in the NHS and have been on the Irish National Squad for the same amount of time. I have been dipping in and out of both rowing and medicine, but never truly leaving one behind. I want to share a bit of how 2018/19 went for me and how this period was, in retrospect, one of the most difficult times for me that required balance and skills I was unaware I was utilising at the time.
Team JL Spotlight: Joanne Culley
Team JL Ambassador Joanne Culley may not have been introduced into the rowing world until she was 43 years old, but she has been loving every minute of it for the last 10 years. Joanne prefers the wildness of rowing at sea over flat water rowing, starting with gig rowing, and more recently - coastal rowing. Keep reading to learn about gig rowing vs coastal rowing, the exciting World Pilot Gig Championships, and Joanne's goals for Coastal World Championships this year.
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.
Team JL Spotlight: Rusna Sangha
Team JL Ambassador, Rusna Sangha is working to increase Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the sport of rowing, one stroke at a time. After joining her local rowing team, she realized that although there were similarities between her and the other rowers, there was one thing that made her different: She was one of only three BIPOC athletes on the team. By the end of her novice year, she was the only BIPOC athlete left on the team. Read about Rusna's story, and her goals for not only herself as a rower, but for increasing DEI in rowing as a community.
24-Hour Rowing & 1 Million Meter World Record Breakers!
Ten rowers from Lake County Rowing just broke the world record for the longest distance in 24 hours! In addition, they along with 22 others broke the 1 million meter world record! Congratulations!
I never cared what they thought, until...
There we were, around the table. Adults with a purpose and each of us contributing. I punctuated a concept with a wave of my hands and there it is...the man across the table--his eyes shift perceptively as he registers that this woman has furry pits.
JL Racing Holiday Gift Guide For Her
Whoever is on your list and whatever your budget may be, we've got the perfect gift ideas for you and the rower in your life this holiday season. Give her the newest, coolest rowing apparel on the market this holiday season!
JL Racing Holiday Gift Guide Under $50
Whoever is on your list and whatever your budget may be, JL Racing has got the perfect roundup of gift guides for you and the rower in your life this holiday season. Find rowing apparel under $50! Endless inspiration and performance apparel awaits so get gifting!
JL Racing Holiday Gift Guide Under $25
Whoever is on your list and whatever your budget may be, we've got the perfect gift ideas for you and the rower in your life this holiday season. Stay on budget with these under $25 picks. Endless inspiration awaits so come on in and get gifting!
Rowing Tales 2019: Stories about the sport of rowing from Olympic to beginner
Rowing Tales 2019 is here! Every rower in the world, every coach and every coxswain has told a story to someone about their experience of rowing. This book curates tales from around the world - some are the highest Olympic representatives; others enthusiastic club members.
The Sports Bra Project
The Sports Bra Project increases access to sports for women and girls by removing barriers to participation. They provide sports bras to athletes who don’t have access to such a basic piece of equipment.
ROW!4EveryLastChild
ROW!4EveryLastChild is a Virtual Indoor Rowing Challenge to raise funds for Save The Children happening between January 1-31, 2020. Their goal is to collectively row 101,000 km and raise $101,000 to jumpstart Save The Children's first year of their next Centennial helping the world's most vulnerable children survive and thrive.
