Yeah, definitely all of those things. When rowing the pair I would always try and rally around one specific part of stroke (hard second half drive, pause at the finish, hard kick, something like that) and then the bow matching whatever the stroke does to really crazy degree. Also I don't remember where this comes from but I remember at some point learning that generally the stroke should hit the front end of the stroke harder and the bow should be softer off the front and then max the press of the stroke in the second half and that will propel the boat better and make it go more straight. Obviously that's something that needs to be felt out pair to pair though.

I agree with Robson....more feel and finesse as well as good communication......especially from the Bowman😉💪👊✌

Great tips! Omg Michelle, what a gem! I used to row with her at uni and she hasnt changed at all :)

Have you ever tried taking off the rudder? Can be very helpful if you are trying to get the boat together and shows you if it's not going in a straight line, so you can fix that. Moreover, there's a quote I saw attributed to George Pocock that if you take the rudder off it is worth two lengths over 2000m in a pair. The boat feels more slippery and if there's no crosswind in a race you can get a few seconds advantage for free. You could practice rowing minus the rudder and try that in the time-trial part of final trials. Nobody will care if you leave your lane as you crank it in the last 500m. We raced a coxless four without the rudder at Gent one year, and although we wandered out of the lane in the last 250m, we were two lengths up on the field and disappearing over the horizon, so nobody minded :-)

@CameronBuchan

4 жыл бұрын

I would love to try something like that! 2 lengths though!?! That's a big claim from Mr. Pocock! Even as a training tool it could be quite interesting!

Tips for rowing in the pair: Change sides with your pair partner (repeat this 3 or 4 times, your understanding for each other will grow) Change stroke and steering shoe Do one workout with a lot "only overbody" ....

@CameronBuchan

4 жыл бұрын

Switching sides is horrendous! 😂 Put puts things into perspective!

@SuperCbode

4 жыл бұрын

@@CameronBuchan Horrendous and funny, you and your mate will have something to laugh about afterwards :))

First practice out on the water with WSU Mens Crew. Didn't realize how much I missed it over the summer even though I was rowing almost every week.

@CameronBuchan

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!! #yamsquad

Tip #1: Choose a decent partner!

@crushpink9185

4 жыл бұрын

adrian johnson lol most important part

I found Rowing a pair helped me with my technique....and I'm hoping that will transfer into the 4. Awwwwwww Yeeeaah!!!! #yamsquad #twoscompany

@CameronBuchan

4 жыл бұрын

Definitely will, just have to keep in mind the differences between the pair and four! Mostly related to the differences in speed!

Have you ever won NEIRAs at your time at Kent School? Would you have any tips for training for NEIRAs if you have participated in it? Thanks

@CameronBuchan

4 жыл бұрын

I was in the 2v that won when I was there for the year! Any tips? Enjoy it as much as you can! Take advantage of the training the coach asks you to do!

How come you feature on the GB rowing page as a GB athlete?

@CameronBuchan

4 жыл бұрын

Because I was on the team in 2017