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Virtual Hooch!
Looking for something to do to work off those calories after the holidays and new year? Why not row the 2k virtual Hooch? It’s open to...
williamaesterhuize
Dec 4, 20241 min read
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New Inventory
Greetings all! I have new inventory on hand! The most noticeable will be the use of clear vinyl bag for the bag sets, otherwise the ProW...
williamaesterhuize
Sep 6, 20241 min read
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Paris Olympics Update
The Women’s Straight Four, just missed out on advancing straight to the A Final, losing by less than a second to China in the heats. In...
williamaesterhuize
Jul 30, 20241 min read
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Paris Olympics!
The ProW will be racing with 13 members of the US Women's Rowing team in Paris! Kelsey Reelick sent the following: "Everyone was very...
williamaesterhuize
Jun 26, 20241 min read
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New Color Options!
For those of you interested in alternative color options, I now have a multi-color, and pink seat pad to add to the existing line-up! The...
williamaesterhuize
Mar 28, 20241 min read
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Head of the Hooch Virtual Regatta
For those of you interested in competing in a virtual race, consider competing in the Virtual Hooch on January 20th, 2024. There are...
williamaesterhuize
Dec 29, 20231 min read
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The "Pink" ProW in use
Many thanks to Sue for sending a photo of the pink ProW in use at Litchfield Hills Rowing Club. Sue and her rowing partner, Gail were the...
williamaesterhuize
Feb 27, 20231 min read
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New ProW Low seat pad color options!
Limited inventory for two new color options is now available through Easy Going Rowing. I have just added light blue and peach/pink as...
williamaesterhuize
Feb 8, 20231 min read
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PACIFIC SOLO ROW
In June 2023, Peter Harley, a 62-year-old South African, living in North Carolina USA, will row solo and unassisted across the Pacific...
williamaesterhuize
Jan 17, 20234 min read
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Catch a Wave in a Coastal Rowing Shell
Coastal or open-water rowing, is recreational rowing along the coast or in rougher inland waters. Combining fitness with exploration,...
williamaesterhuize
Nov 16, 20222 min read
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A Rowing life preserver you can actually wear while rowing (or paddling)
The Germans have been producing rowing life preservers for years. The company is Secumar and has been around for decades. A few years...
williamaesterhuize
Oct 13, 20221 min read
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The musings of a competitive 60+ rower.
The following piece was written by my good friend, Philip Johnson. I had the great pleasure of rowing and training in South Africa with...
williamaesterhuize
Aug 26, 20226 min read
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Steady Heart Rate and the Science Behind It
I started monitoring my heart rate in my early twenties as a measure to improve my rowing. I used a calculation of 220-age to calculate...
williamaesterhuize
Aug 26, 20221 min read
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Shipping Products to an APO/FPO (Military) Address
We can now ship orders direct to US military as Wix has added support for military addresses whether in America's, Europe, or the Pacific!
williamaesterhuize
Jun 7, 20221 min read
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North Atlantic Challenge
Peter Harley started his Wild Ride across the North Atlantic his past Sunday. He left Virginia Beach at roughly 9:30 am for a trip...
williamaesterhuize
May 18, 20221 min read
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North Atlantic Challenge - Update
Peter Harley was interviewed by WTKR in Virginia Beach about his upcoming challenge. Watch the video here --->...
williamaesterhuize
Apr 25, 20221 min read
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Do you have what it takes to row the Wild Ride? Cross the Atlantic?
The North Atlantic Challenge is a 4,000-mile crossing that Peter Harley will be undertaking starting in May. Hopefully, 3 months later,...
williamaesterhuize
Feb 17, 20223 min read
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Rowing beyond the Erg?
For many of you, the only rowing you know is what you do on your rowing machine. Some of you have thought about joining a rowing club...
williamaesterhuize
Jan 8, 20222 min read
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North Atlantic Challenge
This May 2022, Peter Harley will be attempting a solo row across the Atlantic Ocean from Virginia Beach, VA to La Trinite Sur-Mer,...
williamaesterhuize
Jan 3, 20222 min read
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Comfort in the Boat
The following article was provided by Rebecca Caroe (Faster Masters Rowing) and I hope you'll find it useful. Masters rowers...
williamaesterhuize
Dec 1, 20213 min read
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