The Faster Podcast – Bill Chambers
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Zen and the Art of Rowing
The Search for Perfection The Attainment of Perfection Have you ever looked at the logo for World Rowing? It is the symbol of the Enzo Open Circle from Japanese Zen Buddhism, a symbol for enlightenment and the search for perfection. There are two forms of the Enzo Circle, one open and one closed. World Rowing …
A String of Results …
Grüner Moselpokal 2019 Race Report : There were strong crosswinds and it was difficult to generate clean strokes. The foils helped me to manage a clean catch every stroke and to find my rhythm quickly. Passing the turning point and during last 2k upstream and headwind I had to work pretty hard…like Martino Goretti said …
“Now I cry” – Martino Goretti (ITA), World Champion ML1X
The words of Martino Goretti after winning the 2019 World Championships Lightweight Men’s Single Sculls – A-Final “Now I cry. I said before this regatta that this would be my last world champs. Now I am old enough to quit. When the LM4- was canceled I lost my Olympic dream. I thought the sport was …
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Martino Goretti uses the RANDALLfoil at the World Championships
The Italian Olympic single sculler Martino Goretti becomes the first ‘elite’ to use the RANDALLfoil design at an international regatta. On the first day of the World Championships, Martino came 1st in his heat by 40 meters with the fastest time of the day. Martino has been training with the design since the European Rowing …
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Rule 40 – “Innovation”
When FISA considered the legality of the RANDALLfoil it needed to consult Rule 40.Any novel equipment design needs to be submitted to FISA to determine if it conforms to the laws of rowing. If the new design conforms, it is considered NOT to challenging Rule 40 and is declared NOT to be an innovation. According to Rule …
US Masters Rep – Bob Symonds
I would like to welcome US Masters rower Bob Symonds to the RANDALLfoil team. Bob is a sixty-year-old Masters rower who embraces the mantra: faster, stronger, older. He competes both nationally and internationally in a wide variety of races from sprints on up to marathons. He is highly competitive in the single but becomes a powerhouse when …
Unlike any other …
The first couple of strokes with the foils was a remarkable experience. There is such grip and stability in the water it feels like you’re in a quad. After a couple minutes your body adapts and you forget they are even there. Your shoulders relax at the catch because you have the confidence the blade …
The need for a design change
Much has been said of what ‘elites’ are capable of, especially when it comes to technique. Yet, there are many cases where ‘elites’ struggle to perform with standard equipment; catching crabs, washing out and nearly capsizing. On one hand, it makes the everyday rower feel alittle better seeing top athletes experiencing difficulties, but it also …
How important is STABILITY ?
Watching the World Cup II in Poznań highlighted the importance of stability in rowing. Many ‘elite’ rowers found the unfavorable conditions greatly affected their performances, especially in small boats. Standard oars are greatly affected by adverse and changeable water conditions and offer little to no stability, especially when you are trying to apply maximum force …