Category Archives: Cold Water Safety

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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Cambridge Boat Club Safety

Posted on March 27, 2015 by purucensky

The Cambridge Boat Club in Cambridge, Massachusetts, was founded in 1909 and today has more than 300 members who participate in many rowing related activities in the Boston area and compete around the world. The Safety section on its website … Continue reading →

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Ottawa Rowing Club Recommends PFDs

Posted on March 18, 2015 by purucensky

The Ottawa Rowing Club is one of the largest, as well as the oldest, rowing club in Canada founded in 1867 and having as its first member Sir John A. Macdonald, Canada’s first Prime Minister. It also has one of … Continue reading →

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The 36th Annual Snow Row

Posted on March 13, 2015 by purucensky

  The Hull Lifesaving Museum’s 36th annual Snow Row is an open water race that’s coming up on March 21st.  It’s not for skinny boats, per se, but it’s still relevant to the discussion on this site. The race course in … Continue reading →

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USRowing Helmets?

Posted on March 11, 2015 by purucensky

Why is USRowing promoting helmets in its March 9th mailing while still opposing PFDs? It’s easy to understand why USA Cycling promotes bike helmets. And it’s easy to understand why BoatUS promotes PFDs. But why is USRowing promoting bike helmets … Continue reading →

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