This week at JRN
Notes from the Editor
Hi {{first_name|JRN Community}},
Welcome to the very first JRN newsletter. We know you're busy, so we're doing the work for you. Every week, we'll cut through the noise and land the stories that matter most in rowing directly in your inbox. No scrolling, no searching. Whether it's a record-breaking erg score, a Championship preview, or a story from the rowing world that you simply can't miss, we'll make sure you never fall behind. This is rowing coverage, made easy. We're thrilled to have you along for the ride. Welcome aboard.
Tom
Racing Content Recap
Racing picture of the week
Princeton Lightweight Women winning at the IRA National Championship
🇮🇪 2026 Irish University Championships
🇳🇱 2026 De Hollandia Roeiwedstrijden / NK Klein
🇬🇧 2026 GBRT April Trials
🇺🇸 2026 US Collegiate Rowing
The Catch-up
The Ruthless Magic of Canada's Boat Race
Credit: Kevin Light
Written by Canadian national team rower Katie Clark, this piece reflects on the Brown Cup: the UBC vs UVic rivalry modelled on the Oxford-Cambridge Boat Race. Part personal memoir, part love letter to the sport, Clark explores what makes a "contrived" race feel so deeply meaningful.
Conversations with Your Younger Self: Rowers' Reflections on Their Journey in the Sport
A beautifully honest piece gathering voices from rowers at every level (from club beginners to international competitors) on what they'd tell their younger selves. Raw, relatable, and a reminder of why we row.
Podcast Corner
In-season shows
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