Useful Info & Links
The ARA website provides a large amount of useful information about racing competitively and also has some coaching tips. You will need to be an ARA member if you want to race in ARA events (ie most races), although some races on the Cam are run under CRA rules.
The Cambridge Rowing Association website has a lot of interesting information about rowing history in Cambridge, along with some vital info about local races including the Bumps (including the rather complex rules of entry!).
- Club Rules & Policies
- General Info
- Training, Coaching and Coxing
- Event Photography
- Boat Manufacturers & Supplies
- Equipment Suppliers
- Clothing Suppliers
Club Rules & Policies
All members should note the club rules.
General Information
David Biddulph's Rowing Pages are an invaluable source of information. Particularly useful are the rowing calendars which lists just about every rowing event in the country. There is also a well-maintained events calendar at the Champion of the Thames website.
Training, Coaching & Coxing
- The Concept 2 website has some very useful training plans for indoor rowing.
- 'Peak Performance' has many interesting articles on training and diet for a variety of sports.
- There are some tips on basic technique at the Brasenose College website.
- The Durham University Boat Club advanced technique page has a large number of useful links and information.
- Click here for a handy guide for novice coxes, a map of the Cam, and some other rowing/Cam-specific info. Written by Tim Granger.
- Read John Whitney's excellent guide to pushing off Bumps crews here.
Event Photography
You might find photos of your glorious victories on some of these photographers' websites:
Boat Manufacturers & Supplies
- Cambridge Racing Shells
- Janousek/Stampfli
- George Sims
- Raymond Sims
- Empacher
- Lola/Aylings
- Carl Douglas
Equipment Suppliers
- Croker Blades (via George Sims)
- Oarsport
- Dalton Designs (boat names)
- Concept 2 rowing machines
- RowData equipment, cox boxes, repairs etc.
- NK cox boxes, speedcoaches etc., this link takes you to a useful news forum which gives info on looking after and using NK Cox Boxes
Clothing Suppliers
There are a number of kit options available in City colours such as all-in-ones, gilets, leggings, caps etc. If you would like to order any kit please take a look at the kit list and order form:
Other rowing kit and equipment is available from these suppliers:Most of this list was taken from the Eton Excelsior Rowing Club website, so many thanks to them.
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