The Gather
In rowing, the term gather refers to a technique where the rowers pause slightly at the finish of the stroke. This micropause, as the boat is at its fastest point, allows for a brief, almost imperceptible moment where rowers sync up their strokes, gathering their bodies perfectly together as the boat moves underneath them and they prepare to move forward as one towards their next catch. Merriam-Webster defines “gather” as “to bring together.” For us, The Gather takes both concepts and combines them into one: a place where we gather as friends that, through rowing, have become family, where we can talk about the passion that brought us all together. Rowing has a way of doing that–gathering people into its fold from all walks of life. Kids putting their hands on an oar for the first time, octogenarians looking for a way to stay gently active, competitors who push through weather, pain and defeat for that one chance at perfection, rowers who just love that feel of the boat gliding across the water and the sound of the oars clicking as one, the parents and spectators who fall in love with the sport from the banks of the river watching the beauty and grace of the rowers flying over the water while the birds race them from above, coaches who see the things the rest of us don’t and inspire new generations of rowers to see beyond what was and to become something better…. and so much more. Rowing has a way of gathering people into its fold and holding us there - no matter where we are in life. This is a podcast for all of you! For those who hold a love for the sport like we do; for those who are searching for it, and for all of you in between! Welcome to The Gather - an independent podcast about rowing and life. Episodes will be shared bi-weekly.
Episodes
Ever heard a rower talking about their split and wondered what it actually means? It’s just a number on the screen… and somehow the loudest voice in the boat. Part stopwatch, part truth serum, it reveals what you can really hold when the piece gets long—and we’re unpacking all of it in this episode. ♀️✨
Ever wonder what rowers do when the water freezes? Do they just hibernate? Spoiler: Nope. We erg. A lot. Hear about it in this episode as we dive into ERGing and winter conditioning.
Inspired by a Ted Lasso–level belief in people over scoreboards, this episode dives into how Russell Topp built a powerhouse rowing program by putting kids first. Yes, the wins are historic—but the real story is the culture, community, and humans he’s helped shape along the way.
Is sweeping vs sculling the rowing world's version of skiing vs snowboarding – a quirky split where the gear, the vibe and the whole personality of the ride suddenly change with one simple choice? Find out in this episode.
Ever wondered why there is no left or right in rowing? In this episode, we'll dive into the terms bow, stern, port, starboard and discuss how seeing the world from different perspectives matters both on and off the water.
9 people in the boat, 8 seats, and only 6 have numbers. Makes perfect sense right? Ever wondered why shenangigans always seem to involve 3 seat, and stroke seats walk around like they own the place? In this episode, find out about the roles each seat plays in the crew, and how that translates to the roles we all play in our lives outside of the shell.
...How do coxswains shape a crew's chemistry, confidence, and chaos into a well synchronised machine? Who is your own personal coxswain outside of the shell? We'll discuss that and more in this episode.
Big thanks to George Kirschbaum for the coxswain audio clip that we included in this episode!
Crashes, time trials, freezing water and leaves in the rudder – in this episode find out what makes fall racing so unique and, outside of the shell, how we each have our own personal head races to face.
What if there was a podcast that dove into the world of rowing – its culture, quirks, chaos and quiet brilliance – to reveal a sport far more accessible and relatable to life off the water than anyone ever expected? That's what you'll get here! Meet your hosts and find out what we are all about in this abbreviated episode.
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