Stand With Ukraine Pre-Order Store
JL Racing is collaborating with Team JL Ambassador, Michael Toutloff, to launch a pre-order store to help support an organization that is providing aide to the Ukrainian people. 100% of the proceeds of this pre-order store will be donated to the UN Crisis Relief Fund. Donations from UN Crisis Relief go towards the United Nation’s efforts to fund immediate rapid-response aid when disasters strike and critical work in humanitarian crises around the world. In this case, the Ukraine crisis.
Women's History Month: 24 Hour Indoor Row
In honor of Women's History Month and International Women's Day (March 8th), we sat down with Team JL Ambassador, Rachel Smillie to ask her what she is doing to celebrate women in sport. Her answer? A Guinness World Record attempt on the indoor rowing machine to travel the furthest distance by a female team in 24 hours. Keep reading to learn about the details of a row like this, why she is taking on this challenge, and what Rachel hopes to accomplish by taking part in a 24 hour row
Nereid Boat Club: Freezing February Fundraiser
Nereid Boat Club is holding a fundraiser to help replace three boats that were destroyed by Hurricane Ida last Fall. The club has committed that for every $1 raised, athletes will row 10 meters on March 5th with their teammates. If they hit their team target goal, they will have rowed over 200,000 meters.
Team JL 2022 Picks
Team JL ambassadors have a wide variety of experiences with rowing. From rowing and coxing to coaching, and from youth to masters, our ambassadors are all throughout the rowing community. Because of their years of experience, we asked our ambassadors what their favorite piece of JL gear is. See how they responded below!
Team JL Ambassador Training To Row Across The Atlantic
On this National Girls and Women in Sports Day, we join in on recognizing student-athletes, champion athletes, coaches, administrators and lawmakers committed to providing equitable access to sports for all girls and women. We would like to highlight one of our Team JL ambassadors, Rachel Smillie, who is currently training to rowing across the Atlantic Ocean with two other women.
Black History Month 2022
Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history over the month of February. In honor of Black History Month, we worked with Kizmet Wallace, a black small business owner & designer, and Team JL ambassador, Maurice Scott, to design this year's Black History Month Collection.
Indoor Rowing Essentials
It's the middle of January which means cold temperatures in parts of the world. If the weather or the increase in COVID cases is keeping you off the water or erging at home, it's important to be prepared for rowing and training indoors. Your summer training gear might be tucked away, you may want some new gear to motivate you through your erg session, or you're looking for the perfect erging apparel. We have assembled a list of gear and apparel that is essential for indoor rowers.
2022 Staff Picks And Favorites
It's a brand new year, so that calls for new gear! Whether you are replacing some old gear, looking for some motivation for those New Year's resolutions, searching for the perfect rowing apparel, or wanting to try something new, there are plenty of options to choose from. If you're not sure what the next piece of JL apparel is that you should add to your closet, we have curated a selection of our favorites, must-haves, and fun picks for you. This is a great time to try out something completely new or different!
JL Racing's Ali Abrams to Participate In ROWAPALOOZA Livestream
Ready, Row! USA is celebrating 3 years, and 100 episodes of the podcast series with ROWAPALOOZA. The event is a rolling series of livestreams & podcasts with a variety of guests and topics. On Wednesday, December 29th at 2:00pm EST, JL Racing's Director of Sales, Ali Abrams, will be one of the guests on the "Makers" episode of the livestream series.
Holiday Gift Guide: Gifts For Rowers Under $25
Are you looking for a great gift for the rower in your life that won't break the bank? Look no further than this list of gifts from JL Racing that are thoughtful and affordable at under $25 each. Whether it's a small gift for a friend, gifts for your teammates, or a stocking stuffer, these options are the perfect choice for this holiday season!
Holiday Gift Guide: Gifts For Rowers Under $50
Do you need a gift for the rower in your life? Maybe you are looking to treat your teammates? Or perhaps you are thinking of what YOU want for the holidays? We've taken care of the the searching and deciding for you! Below, you'll find a list of gifts between $25 and $50 that is curated especially for rowers.
USRowing Apparel Gift Guide For Women
Can you believe it's already November? It's the time of year where you can either decide to get ahead on your holiday shopping, or choose to wait until the last minute - but we've made it easy to get ahead! We have curated a list of USRowing apparel that would make for the perfect gift for the rowing mom, girlfriend, wife, or friend in your life.
