Author Archives: purucensky

On July 2nd, 1776, the Continental Congress voted to declare independence from Great Britain and two days later, on July 4th, it adopted the Declaration of Independence as a formal statement to the world. Those actions didn’t create the world’s … Continue reading →

Anyone who rows hard should develop strong arms, legs, back, lungs and heart. And blisters. Blisters are annoying, sometimes painful, can become infected, and accepted as a normal part of rowing. Often they’re worn with pride as a sign of … Continue reading →

Rowers are like ducks; at home on the water come rain or come shine. As long as it’s not too windy and there’s no lightning, a little rain doesn’t hurt. When it rains all day, however, the issue becomes more … Continue reading →

The following account of a cold water boating death is reprinted here because of its immediate relevance to the recent death of Mohammed Ramzan. This was not a “rowing” death per se. But it is a sad and brutal reminder that … Continue reading →