Mastering the Drive: Expert Rowing Technique

World-champion sculler Charlotte Hollings shows you how to use your legs and upper body through the drive for a fluid and powerful ride.
Charlotte is a U.S. National Team gold medalist and the co-owner and rowing coach at Calm Waters Rowing, a rowing camp for beginning and experienced rowers alike.
This video is part of the "Introduction to Rowing Technique" series produced by Calm Waters Rowing on their private lake in Lancaster, Virginia.


www.calmwatersrowing.net

[@aircanuck]

These videos are outstanding. I'm just starting out in rowing a scull after 12 years in a kayak. I appreciate the tips!

[@TonySousa]

Thanks for the useful tips Charlotte: "Drive after the catch... the importance of the horizontal stroke... make sure the legs are down before starting bending the arms... draw the arms into the body"

[@rppugliese]

Thanks Charlotte! Always a good review!

[@browner4561]

amazing really helped me start picking up speed but staying steady when i scull at my local club.

[@canoetomah7781]

Thanks. I think I have been trying to use my arms and dropping into the water too much.

[@rowingwithcalmwaters]

Thanks, that's what 33 years of rowing will do!

[@rowingwithcalmwaters]

The boat is a Peinert X25, 25 feet long.

[@Sherif51087]

thanks 13 years later...

[@flarkin1769]

Really liked that clip - excellent work CH - never mind the neanderthovs that embarrass us - please accept an apology from one of the opposite [and less fair] gender -

[@aircanuck]

Quiet video followed by LOUD SUDDEN MUSIC. Is that a rowing thing to get your heart going? :-P

[@Mzahaka1313]

Nice balance though my coach, she is better at 65 years old (not hatin)