Category: Events
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Visit Your Local Boat Club on Saturday, June 6, for National Learn to Row Day
Have you ever wanted to try rowing? Do you have a teenager looking for a different type of sport or activity? Now is the best time of year to give it a try. Each year, on the first Saturday in June, rowing clubs across the country join with U.S. Rowing, a nonprofit membership organization and…
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Kicking Off 2026 with All the Erg Action
Power through the long winter with these exciting indoor rowing events Why does our traditional ringing in of the new year seem to coincide with a long stretch of cold, gray, dark blah? At least that’s how it often feels in our wintery corner of New England. Thankfully, the rowing community has plenty of cool…
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National Learn to Row Day 2025: Share the Joy of Rowing with Others
The time to share the joy of rowing with more people is almost here! Each year on the first Saturday in June, National Learn to Row Day invites the rowing community to band together to ensure a bright future for our great sport. On June 7, 2025, boathouses across the country will open their doors to community…
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2024 Guide to Classic New England Fall Regattas & Rowing Events
Head races, picturesque riverbanks, and historic rowing courses—find one near you and register today! Head race season is upon us! In New England, we get to savor beautiful fall foliage from one of our favorite vantage points: the banks of a winding river, dotted with crews and shells. From classic local regattas full of personality…
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Visit Your Local Boat Club for National Learn to Row Day, Saturday, June 1, 2024
Each year, on the first Saturday in June, the rowing community bands together to share the joy of our sport with others for National Learn to Row Day. Mark your calendar for Saturday, June 1, 2024, to participate in this annual tradition, organized by U.S. Rowing and Concept 2 Inc. in an effort to introduce…
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An Exceptional Learning Opportunity for the Masters Rowing Community
One of the things we love most about rowing is that it is a sport for all ages. Many of our customers are in their 50s, 60s, 70s, and 80s! It’s incredible to see how rowers are able to keep active in the boat and on the erg, and how rewarding it is to participate…
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Don’t Miss These New England Fall 2023 Regattas and Rowing Events
Fall is jam-packed with rowing opportunities—find one near you and register today! October is peak rowing season here in New England. The trees are ablaze with color, and the waterways offer up misty mornings and crisp, gleaming afternoons that make perfect backdrops for rowing. From classic local regattas full of personality and heritage to the…
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Visit Your Local Boat Club for National Learn to Row Day, Saturday, June 3, 2023
Saturday, June 3, 2023, marks the annual celebration of National Learn to Row Day, a tradition organized by U.S. Rowing in an effort to introduce the sport of rowing to people of all ages and fitness levels. This year’s theme is “Opening the Boathouse Doors,” which encourages rowing clubs to focus on inclusivity and diversity.…
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The 2023 CRASH-B Sprints Takes Place March 5
Today, we are lucky to enjoy winters jam-packed with indoor events. From the annual Erg Sprints to the USRowing Indoor National Championships, there is something for everyone, at every level of our sport. But for many years, when it came to large-scale indoor rowing championships, there was only one name in the game, and that…
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Get Ready! HOCR 2022 Is Just a Few Days Away
Our favorite fall head race is shaping up to be a legendary one. (Aren’t they all?) As a New England small business with deep roots in New Hampshire, the Rowing Pad team looks forward to the Head of the Charles each year with enthusiasm and fondness. From the incredible racing talent to the feel-good vibes…