Ready Row USA

10/19/2025

Long and strong tomorrow, guys! Via Con Dios / Hamba noNkulunkulu! Represent!

10/18/2025

Highlight of our Head Of The Charles Regatta experience - Arshay Cooper's book launch event (complete with Alvin!). We felt surrounded by inspiration, energy, love!

10/14/2025

Amen. Love this river and its history!

In honor of Indigenous Peoples’ Day and the upcoming Head of the Charles, we recognize the original name of the Charles River. The native name for the river was Quinobequin, possibly meaning “meandering” in Massachusett, from quinnuppe — “it turns.”

The river, known as the Quinobequin by its Indigenous stewards, was used and cared for by the Massachusett, Wampanoag, and Pawtucket peoples who lived in what would become known as Boston and Cambridge. At the time of European colonization in the early 1600s, Massachusett settlements were present along the river at Nonantum (present-day Newton) and Pigsgusset (present-day Watertown).

This coming weekend, as you race down the course or launch from CRI on Nonantum Road, take a moment to honor the river’s deep history and those who first navigated its waters. And as always, enjoy its graceful turns. 😉

10/12/2025

South African crew arrived in Boston early and had a great day on the Charles River practicing for . All four & cox Kiera (NJ) are youth rowing coaches at home. Lawazi, Septitle, LeBone, Sheldon, and Coach Mike represent and are sponsored by at HOCR. And they are the best houseguests ever! ❤️

06/18/2025

So proud of our Mariia Prodan!

11/13/2024

In the Booth: Bobbie Smith, with host Napoleon Griffin
Details & YT Player: https://readyrowusa.com/san-diego-crew-classic/

In this episode, San Diego Crew Classic Director Bobbie Smith introduces the nation's premiere spring rowing regatta, attracting rowers spanning generations from around the world.

More than just an event for rowing, SDCC is famous for its multi-faceted and multi-cultural experiences, foods, spinoff events, and destinations around the waters of Mission Bay, where one generation after another is introduced to the sport of rowing.

Please share the live player: https://readyrowusa.com/san-diego-crew-classic
Episode Sponsor: Rubini Rowing Jewelry

Tech Directors: Lisa Chiango, Christopher Campbell
Host: Napoleon Griffin
Producer: Charlotte Pierce

11/12/2024

Who's joining the mass exodus from Twitter to BlueSky? Connect with us there, it's a little bit lonely for rowers! I find it very engaging and much less toxic. Many features will be familiar to Twitter users.

Life imitates rowing. readyrowusa.com

11/04/2024

This year's livestream episodes are going up on podcast distribution. Check the website at readyrowusa.com/hocr2024 for all the links & deets. Kudos to the crew Lisa Chiango, Napoleon Griffin and Chris Campbell for making it happen, and for hosting the mobile studio!

10/24/2024

Check out these stunning pre-regatta river pics from HOCR tech gurus Eric Malkowski, Steve Sutter, David Leslie, & Richard Broberg from their pilot series of daisy-chained cameras along the course! And huge thanks to them for setting us up with an internet access point capable of live streaming! It made all the difference.

10/24/2024

Always one if our favorite groups to feature at HOCR! STN founder Beth Kohl brought it at the RRUSA mobile studio.

10/24/2024

Suzi sparkled, on the water at HOCR and in the mobile studio tent! Catch the replay on our website.

"My goal? To be faster on the water when I turn 80 next spring!"

We have no doubt.

10/20/2024

He's out there... at the Head of the Charles today, and next, at regatta near you!