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Category Archives: USRowing Safety Guidelines
USRowing’s Safety Problem
Following the rowing death of a student at Northwestern University this year USRowing must again confront the most significant problem with its safety guidelines. They can be ignored with impunity. For many years, USRowing has maintained a position of willful … Continue reading
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Q&A: Safety Programs and Certifications
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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Is USRowing reading RowSafeUSA?
It seems USRowing is reading RowSafeUSA. That’s good. RowSafeUSA contains important information they should be paying attention to, and much of it comes directly from their safety guidelines, features and videos. Yet, they seem be missing the point(s). There are … Continue reading
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USRowing’s Dangerous Cold Water Tips
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