Category Archives: Cold Water Safety

Q&A: Safety Programs and Certifications

Posted on March 6, 2015 by purucensky

  Before beginning this blog I had several questions in mind, but now that feedback is coming in from the site, new questions are being suggested. A “question-of-the-week” feature might be appropriate soon, but let’s begin for now by reviewing the question … Continue reading →

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“cold water rowing is completely safe”

Posted on March 1, 2015 by purucensky

  Several comments were received defending the policies I criticized in the February 1st posting on USRowing’s Cold Water Safety Tips. Let me summarize those comments. 1.  Rowing on cold water is, or can be, completely safe, assuming appropriate precautions are … Continue reading →

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USRowing’s Dangerous Cold Water Tips

Posted on February 1, 2015 by purucensky

     USRowing’s “Cold Water Rowing Tips” for January* reminds everyone “Cold water rowing is dangerous.” Unfortunately, the Safety Committee’s position on cold water rowing is also dangerous: overlooking important facts, understating the dangers, and failing to offer meaningful recommendations. Our … Continue reading →

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