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„Be the Boat“ – Skiff training in Florida
In February 2016 I flew across the pond to take part in a rowing tuition at the Florida Rowing Center in Wellington, FL. It may sound strange, going such a long distance just to improve ones sculling skills. No, I’m not a World Champion oder a member of the German National Rowing Team.
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Three Cheers for Inconsequence
My new shirt, it’s long-sleeved and shows the logo of the Cape Coastal Rowing Club of my southafrican friends. Its gaudy pink color fits perfectly to the suntanned skin that I brought home from SA: A real trophy which I worked hard for. “100 % Polyester“ says the inner label. One way or the other,…
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Derrick Read – Feel the Bubbles
On my last visit to South Africa, which included at least three weeks of intense rowing with the Cape Coastal Rowing Club in Simon’s Town, Derrick was just knocked out. The Rowing Witch had caught him. The Rowing Witch is an old acquaintance of mine. She hits people who start rowing when the weather is cold at about…
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Introducing my Club
My club carries the name of TSV Herrsching, Wassersportabteilung, Sparte Rudern. While “TS” of the umbrella organisation stands for gymnastics and sport, rowers and sailors form the division of water sport, with our boat house – the center of our activities – being situated not far from the town of Herrsching in the quarter Wartaweil.