mardi 11 décembre 2007
Should Lightweight Rowers Have a High Rate? An analysis of the Athens 2004 Lightweight mens 2x final
Here we have the lightweight men's 2x final at the athens olympcis. Being a close to lightweight rower this race has inspired me to write a comment.
I have always been in confusion regarding why lightweight rowers row at a very high rate. Italians Elia Luini and his partner, are examples of lwt rowers who row at the rate of close of 40 spm. So, the danish crew you see in the video. The french normally are elegant in the way they row but in this particular race frederic dufour and pascal tourin seem to have fallen into the trap of elevating the rate by have a quick return. They win the silver.
What is amazing is Polish crew...the pols just rocked in the race getting into a beautiful rowing rhythm letting the boat glide at the finish..and then returning in regular fashion..and driving with balanced power during the entire stroke. Denmark's dead at the end of the race..no wonder..I knew this would happen when I saw them go.
Comparing this to how good hwt rowers like Mahe drysdale row.. They use the momentum to let the boat glide at the finish. Using every second of the drive efficiently. One might argue that lwt rowers dont have the momentum that a hwt rower has..but watch this video..and think again...plaisir a faire d'aviron along with gold medal in the bag!
mercredi 5 décembre 2007
mercredi 21 novembre 2007
Volgalonga 2007
Hello,
After about 6-7 months I am posting the last video of Volgalonga 2007.
The older videos are also available here:
REC Aviron to Lausanne
Arrival from Lausanne to Venice
Promenade in Venice
Enjoy!
Sagar
After about 6-7 months I am posting the last video of Volgalonga 2007.
The older videos are also available here:
REC Aviron to Lausanne
Arrival from Lausanne to Venice
Promenade in Venice
Enjoy!
Sagar
lundi 19 novembre 2007
My Comments on the Journee du 8+
From my experience, France and Bretagne in particular not have the culture of rowing in 8s. Reasons given to me were:
a) Thats American !
b) Its hard to have 8 people row in an sweeping boat the first time.
c) Its easier to start sculling
Reason (a) is the most obnoxious reason I have ever heard. I started rowing in Canada on an 8. I think sculling and sweeping both have their challenges and are equally hard.
From, the Olympic rowing point of view France has been performing well in smaller boats such as 2-,4x+, 4-, 2x etc. however, they certainly have not produced good results when it comes to rowing in the 8. Several other nations including the Americans and Canadians pay special attention to developing a strong 8.
The 8+, ladies and gentleman constitutes the blue ribbon event. The idea of sucking in one's pride and to trust 7 others and row together , in my opinion, captures the true spirit of rowing.
The 8 has also served as the boat smoothly welcoming beginners in university after one season of rowing. The smaller boats are more challenging, and not to mention relatively boring.
I would certainly like to solicit comments about why France lacks this culture of encouraging rowers to row in 8s.
a) Thats American !
b) Its hard to have 8 people row in an sweeping boat the first time.
c) Its easier to start sculling
Reason (a) is the most obnoxious reason I have ever heard. I started rowing in Canada on an 8. I think sculling and sweeping both have their challenges and are equally hard.
From, the Olympic rowing point of view France has been performing well in smaller boats such as 2-,4x+, 4-, 2x etc. however, they certainly have not produced good results when it comes to rowing in the 8. Several other nations including the Americans and Canadians pay special attention to developing a strong 8.
The 8+, ladies and gentleman constitutes the blue ribbon event. The idea of sucking in one's pride and to trust 7 others and row together , in my opinion, captures the true spirit of rowing.
The 8 has also served as the boat smoothly welcoming beginners in university after one season of rowing. The smaller boats are more challenging, and not to mention relatively boring.
I would certainly like to solicit comments about why France lacks this culture of encouraging rowers to row in 8s.
Journne Nationale du 8+
The day of the 8s in France is a national event on one day of the year. In the city of Rennes, this event is normally organized by REC Aviron, however this year it was organized by Societe de Regate Rennaise . This event was organized by this club due to their 160th anniversary.
"The weather was bad on the 18th of November. A detailed account of the day (for REC aviron) is summarized here by Eric: "Trois équipages du REC disputaient l’édition 2007 de la JN 8+ : un bateau féminin, un masculin et un mixte.
Organisée par les Régates rennaises à l’occasion du 140ème anniversaire de ce club, une quinzaine de bateaux originaires de plusieurs clubs bretons étaient réunis.
Pour beaucoup de rameurs du REC, c’était la première expérience en compétition et/ou en pointe.
Les épreuves débutaient par une tête de rivière le matin sur une distance de 1000 mètres. En fonction des temps de la matinée, un match racing sur 500 mètres devait suivre l’après-midi.
Malheureusement, la météo en a décidé autrement. Un froid franchement hivernal et une pluie battante ont limité les épreuves à la tête de rivière.
Après un échauffement à l’aide d’un balle de golf (leur objet fétiche), les garçons du REC ont décroché le troisième temps du classement général (3:16 ex aequo avec Hennebont) après 2 équipages SRR/visiteurs (3:06, 3:13). Les filles ont terminé deuxième de leur catégorie (3:45) derrière les rameuses du CD 22 (3:41). Enfin l’équipage mixte avec Sagar à la nage affiche un méritoire 3:36. Une remise des prix a été quand même organisée, une coupe a été attribuée à l’équipage masculin.
Il faut relever que le bocal du REC a été admiré par de nombreux visiteurs qui ont tout particulièrement apprécié les nombreux gâteaux gentiment préparés pour l’occasion et les radiateurs! Malgré la bonne ambiance, tous les rameurs étaient frustrés de ne pas avoir plus ramé. D’autres rendez-vous en 8 + pourront être organisés dans la saison. Ce sera l’occasion d’en parler lors de notre AG, ce 22 novembre. Venez nombreux!"
New status of this blog!
Hi All!
This blog will now be in English and possibly in French. I am currently associated with Rennes Etudiant Club Aviron in Rennes (http://www.recaviron.com). This is a small yet dynamic club in the city of Rennes, France. This blog is a free forum for me to express my opinion about my life around rowing in Europe.
To express my ideas and opinion about technical, physical fitness, coaching, and political viewpoints in the world of rowing that I am currently involved in is the goal of this blog. Any comments and suggestions are always welcome.
Cheers,
Sagar!
This blog will now be in English and possibly in French. I am currently associated with Rennes Etudiant Club Aviron in Rennes (http://www.recaviron.com). This is a small yet dynamic club in the city of Rennes, France. This blog is a free forum for me to express my opinion about my life around rowing in Europe.
To express my ideas and opinion about technical, physical fitness, coaching, and political viewpoints in the world of rowing that I am currently involved in is the goal of this blog. Any comments and suggestions are always welcome.
Cheers,
Sagar!
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