Author Archives: purucensky

Death and Reflection

Posted on April 13, 2017 by purucensky

After a long hiatus, this month’s post has been moved to the front page. It is a somber reminder to all of us of how quickly and unexpectedly death can come. All of us can relate to Mohammed Ramzan as a rower. … Continue reading →

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2016

Posted on January 1, 2016 by purucensky

January 1, 2016. Pictured above is a 1965 Phelps shell in my shop for restoration over the winter while the RowSafeUSA website has been undergoing restoration of a different sort. The Phelps is a beautifully built (LOA 25’11”, beam 10.5″, weight 33 lbs with riggers) and restoration … Continue reading →

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Thunder and Lightning

Posted on June 17, 2015 by purucensky

A question was posted recently on Reddit Rowing about how thunderstorms are handled in Florida[1] where they seem like a daily occurrence during the summer months. It’s an interesting question and the comments posted ranged from “first signs of lightening, there’s … Continue reading →

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Accidents Hospitalize Student Rowers

Posted on May 10, 2015 by purucensky

During the last week of April and the first week of May, two separate rowing accidents were reported to have hospitalized scholastic rowers in New York and Connecticut. If you want to learn more about these accidents, the first place … Continue reading →

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PFDs to Consider

Posted on April 7, 2015 by purucensky

In response to continuing questions about PFDs, we’ve expanded our discussion (on the menu bar) and offer illustrations of various kinds of both inflatable and foam PFDs you might want to consider. Rowers often chafe at the suggestion of PFDs, … Continue reading →

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