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!
Valentine's Day Gifts For The Rower In Your Life
It's the season of love! There are many ways you can show someone you love them. If you would like to show the rower in your life a little extra love this Valentine's Day, surprise them with some new gear from JL! With so many options to choose from on JL Athletics, we've created a guide that makes finding a gift easy.
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 Set to Directly Endorse Athletes in 2022
For the last four years, JL Racing has been the official sponsor of the US National Team, providing them with unique custom uniforms and performance apparel. In light of the new N.C.A.A. policy change, JL Racing plans to re-direct marketing efforts by offering sponsorship opportunities to individual athletes from each level and from all over the world.
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.
Pogies: The Perfect Cold Weather Accessory
Depending on the climate you row in, you may or may not have heard of pogies. If you continue to row during the coldest months of the year, then pogies might be the perfect rowing accessory for you! So what exactly ARE pogies?
Austin Rowing Club's 2022 Silent Auction
Austin Rowing Club will be holding a silent auction in January, which will help support the club's operations in providing recreational, competitive, and community outreach programs for a variety of water sports, ages, and abilities. ARC is currently seeking auction item donations. If you are able to donate a physical item, product or service please fill out the form on the auction website.
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!
