Decent Rowing Podcast
Episodes
Coaching Rowing Without a Playbook – How to Teach Rowing When You’re Still Learning
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore how to teach rowing effectively even while you're still developing your own coaching approach. Whether you're wo...
Solo But Not Stuck: How to Improve Your Rowing Technique Without a Coach
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
No coach? No problem. In this episode, we dive into how to take control of your own technical development—even if you're rowing solo. Whether y...
Sculling 101: What Every New Single Rower Needs to Know
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Thinking about making the leap into a single scull? This episode is your launchpad. We break down the essential concepts every rower needs to feel con...
Common Rowing Boat Setup Mistakes (And How to Fix Them)
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A boat that’s not set up correctly can quietly limit your stroke, comfort, and performance. In this episode, we highlight the most frequent setup is...
The Catch Trap: Why Rushing Hurts Your Rowing (and How to Fix It)
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s one of the most common yet overlooked faults in rowing technique: rushing into the catch. From eager novices to elite athletes chasing precisio...
Buying a Single Scull: Part 2 – Choosing Rigging, Oars & Setup
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Now that you've found your ideal boat, it’s time to dial in the details. Part 2 explores riggers, oars, and the essential components that trans...
Buying a Single Scull: Part 1 – How to Choose the Right Rowing Boat
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Choosing the right single scull is more than just picking a boat—it’s finding the one that matches your technique, goals, and water conditions. In...
Reading the Boat: Hidden Clues to Better Technique
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Free Rowing Course and 12-Week Training Program: www.decentrowing.comThe boat never lies. In this episode, we explore how subtle movements of the hull...
Let It Run: Mastering the Recovery for Maximum Speed
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Free Rowing Course: www.decentrowing.comIn this episode, we dive into the art of letting the boat run between strokes—unlocking efficiency, maximizi...
Mastering the Duo: Tips and Techniques for Pairs and Double Sculls
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Lachlan and Ken dive deep into the art of rowing in pairs and double sculls. Learn essential tips and techniques to bring your crew t...
Customise Your Rowing Training: Time-Saving Tips & Free 12-Week Program
07 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Discover how to tailor any rowing training program to fit your needs, especially if you’re short on time. Hosts Ken and Lachlan are joined by specia...
Seating a Rowing Eight - Who goes Where? And Why?
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Lachlan and Ken discuss how to Seat a Rowing Eight - Who goes where? And Why?For our Free Rowing Course + stretching guide, visit www...
Using Boat Acceleration Graphs to Diagnose Problems and Increase Boat Speed in Rowing
08 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Lachlan and Ken discuss how to use boat acceleration graphs to diagnose problems and increase boat speed in rowing.For our Free Rowin...
What Rowing Coaches Say That Doesn't Make Sense (But can make you faster)
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Lachlan and Ken discuss what rowing coaches say that doesn't make sense but can make you faster. For our Free Rowing Course + s...
The Relationship Between the Oar and the Water in Rowing
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Lachlan and Ken discuss The Relationship Between the Oar and the Water in RowingFor our Free Rowing Course + stretching guide, visit ...
Training Outside the Regular Season in Rowing - Off season and Pre season
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Lachlan and Ken discuss training outside the regular season in the off and pre-season.For our Free 12-week Program and Free Rowing Co...
Learning From Rowing Coaches and Athletes
16 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Lachlan and Ken discuss how to learn From Rowing Coaches and Athletes.For our Free Rowing Course + stretching guide, visit www.decent...
Learning How to Row - What to Teach First and How to Bridge the Knowledge Gap
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Lachlan and Ken discuss Learning How to Row - What to teach first and how to bridge the knowledge gap.For our Free Rowing Course + st...
The Rowing Sequence - Learning and Coaching Sequencing in Rowing from Beginner to Elite
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Lachlan and Ken discuss the rowing sequence and how it varies from beginners through to elites.For our Free rowing course + stretchin...
Mastering Grip and Handle Technqiues for Sculling and Sweep Rowing
26 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Lachlan and Ken discuss Mastering Grip and Handle Techniques for Sculling and Sweep Rowing.Hybrid Feathering Technique Video: https:/...
Boat setup for Rowing Masters and Coaching Strategies for Best Results
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Lachlan and Ken discuss Boat setup for Rowing Masters and Coaching Strategies for Best Results.For our Free rowing course + stretching guide, visit ww...
Power application throughout the drive phase in rowing
10 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Lachlan and Ken discuss power application throughout the drive phase in rowing.For our Free rowing course + stretching guide, visit www.decentrowing.c...
Racing Warm-ups and Preparation for Rowing Regattas
03 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Lachlan and Ken discuss Racing Warm-ups and Preparation for Rowing Regattas in this episode.For our free 12-week training program and, free rowing cou...
What moving the foot stretcher forward and back in the rowing boat does
25 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Lachlan and Ken discuss what moving the foot stretcher forward and back does in the rowing boat.For our free 12-week training program...
Training Program for Rowers - Tips and Tricks to get the most from your Training Programs
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Lachlan and Ken discuss the basics of training rowers and how to get the best results.For our free 12-week training program and, free...
Perfecting the Finish - How to successfully transition from drive to recovery maximising boat speed and balance
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Lachlan and Ken discuss the basics of the rowing finish and how to successfully transition from drive to recovery, maximising boat sp...
Shoulder Lift at the Catch in Rowing - How to remove it as the limitation on your boat speed.
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Lachlan and Ken discuss the problem of shoulder lift in rowing and how to remove it as the limitation on your boat speed.For our free...
How to Improve Your Rowing Catch in One Session
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Lachlan and Ken discuss the catch.The catch is the key to rowing success. It is the moment when your oar enters the water and starts ...
Quick Rigging Tips and Tricks - What to check before hitting the water
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Lachlan and Ken discuss the rigging and rowing boat checks they do before hitting the water. For our free rowing course and stretching guide, visit ww...
Why You Need to Measure Rowing Boat Acceleration
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For the Complete Guide to Chasing the Perfect Catch using boat acceleration, visit www.decentrowing.comIn this episode, Lachlan and Ken discuss the im...
Rowing boat setup and coaching methodology with Howard Croker
07 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sign up for our free rowing tips at https://www.decentrowing.comIn this episode, Ken Davey and Howard Croker discuss boat setup and coaching methodolo...
Rowing in rough water
23 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sign up for our free rowing tips at https://www.decentrowing.comIn this episode, Lachlan and Ken Davey discuss rowing in rough water and what can be d...
Rushing vs rhythm into the catch in rowing
07 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sign up for our free rowing tips at https://www.decentrowing.comIn this episode, Lachlan and Ken Davey discuss the problem of rushing into the catch a...
Rowing blade work, Standard Oar Lengths and Coaching Methodology with Howard Croker
26 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sign up for our free rowing tips at https://www.decentrowing.comIn this episode, Ken Davey and Howard Croker discuss blade work, standard oar lengths ...
Rating and Finish Position in Rowing Training and Racing
14 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sign up for our free rowing tips at https://www.decentrowing.comIn this episode, Lachlan and Ken discuss the relationship between rating and the back ...
Shoulder lift and arm grab at the catch when rowing
02 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sign up for our free rowing tips at https://www.decentrowing.comIn this episode, Lachlan and Ken discuss the problem of shoulder lift and arm grab at ...
How to capture the best video to improve your rowing technique
17 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sign up for our free rowing tips at https://www.decentrowing.comIn this episode, Lachlan and Ken discuss how to capture the best video to improve your...
Coming forward on the Rowing Recovery
03 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sign up for our free rowing tips at https://www.decentrowing.comIn this episode, Lachlan and Ken discuss the portion of the rowing stroke between the ...
Hands Away and Rock Over of the Rowing Stroke
17 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sign up for our free rowing tips at https://www.decentrowing.comIn this episode, Lachlan and Ken discuss the rowing stroke's hands away and rock ...
The Rowing Tap Out and Feather
03 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sign up for our free rowing tips at https://www.decentrowing.comIn this episode, Lachlan and Ken discuss the tap out and feather of the rowing stroke,...
Sculling Finish Position for Rowing
10 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sign up for our free rowing tips at https://www.decentrowing.comIn this episode, Lachlan and Ken discuss the finish position of the rowing stroke with...
Coxing in Rowing - Tips, techniques and tactics for coxswains
21 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sign up for our free rowing tips at https://www.decentrowing.comIn this episode, Lachlan and Ken discuss coxing, including the role of the coxswain, c...
Racing Tips, Tricks and Tactics for Rowing
14 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sign up for our free rowing tips at https://www.decentrowing.comIn this episode, Lachlan and Ken discuss racing strategy. If you want to win it is i...
Coaching Beginners - The most common mistakes coaches make when teaching beginners rowing
16 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Try a Decent Rowing Membership for free with our one-week trial at https://www.decentrowing.comIn this episode, Ken and Lachlan run through the most c...
Optimal gearing in rowing - setting oars, spans and foot-stretchers
04 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ken and Lachlan discuss how to go about finding the optimal gearing in rowing. They cover the concepts of gearing including setting t...
Technique problems and solutions on the rowing machine/ergo - 2 of 2 (Finish and Recovery)
20 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ken and Lachlan discuss the common technical problems that arise on the ergo and how to fix them. This is the second of two episodes....
Technique problems and solutions on the rowing machine/ergo - 1 of 2 (Catch and Drive)
13 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ken and Lachlan discuss the common technical problems that arise on the ergo and how to fix them. This is the first of two episodes. ...
2021 On-water Beginner Rowing Course - Overview
05 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Lachlan and Ken discuss their new 2021 beginner rowing course. They outline the key lessons giving an overview of the course, includi...
Rowing Balance, Bladework and Exercises
29 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Lachlan and Ken discuss balancing a rowing boat focusing on bladework and exercises that can improve balance.Try a Decent Rowing Memb...
Balancing the rowing boat - Sculling balance essentials
22 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Lachlan and Ken discuss how to balance a sculling boat including key concepts and common mistakes. Try a Decent Rowing Membership fo...
Finding balance with one oar - Sweep rowing balance fundamentals for the pair, four and eight.
14 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Lachlan and Ken discuss sweep rowing balance fundamentals for the pair, four and eight. They discuss the essential concepts and commo...
The problematic art of balance in rowing - Foundations for a perfectly balanced boat
08 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Lachlan and Ken discuss the problematic art of balancing a rowing boat. They highlight the essential concepts and common mistakes.Row...
Grip and Feathering - Sculling, sweep, common problems, solutions, and the art of relaxation
31 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Lachlan and Ken discuss grip and feathering. They highlight the common problems and solutions.Sculling and sweep although slightly di...
Rowing Catch Drills and Exercises - Improve your catch
25 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Lachlan and Ken discuss the lessons from the previous catch podcast episodes and describe their favourite drills to improve the rowin...
Power application at the catch - How to apply the power and why?
18 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Lachlan and Ken discuss power application. Every rower wants to give it their all during the drive, but the sequence and the timing o...
Rigging for a good catch - Achieving the best possible rowing catch position
10 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Lachlan and Ken run through the essential topics for rigging at the catch. Every rower is unique. Each has a different fitness level,...
First quarter of the drive phase (Final part of the catch sequence)
03 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Lachlan and Ken discuss the first quarter of the drive phase. The first quarter of the drive is the final part of the catch sequence....
The Moment of Connection (The Catch)
25 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Lachlan and Ken discuss the moment of connection. The moment of connection is the point when the rower starts driving the boat forwar...
Last quarter of the recovery (First part of the catch)
19 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Lachlan and Ken discuss the last quarter of the recovery. The last quarter of the recovery is arguably the most crucial part of the r...
Training programs for the individual
30 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jess Collins Phd., Lachlan Davey, and Ken Davey discuss how to tailor training programs to the individual. In this episode, you will...
Recovery - Techniques and Tips from Ultra-Marathoner and Medical Researcher Jess Collins PhD
15 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Lachlan Davey and Jess Collins discuss recovery in sport. Jess is a full-time neuroscientist and a competitive Ultra-marathoner. When...
Decent Rowing Podcast - What to change on your boat from a rowing coach and athlete perspective
12 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ken and Lachlan Davey run through some good rules of thumb for rigging, whether it be a single or a crew boat. They discuss what to c...
How to use the ergo/rowing machine to improve your fitness and technique - Decent Rowing Podcast #9
02 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ken and Lachlan discuss how you can use the ergo to improve your fitness and technique. The ergo can be a great training tool but is...
Warm-up and preparation for rowing training and racing - Decent Rowing Podcast #8
20 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Lachlan and Ken discuss how you can prepare your body and mind for rowing training and racing.A proper warm-up needs to include both ...
Resource allocation in rowing clubs and schools - Decent Rowing Podcast #7
15 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Lachlan and Ken Davey discuss how you can get the most out of limited resources at your club or school. A lack of resources is a gen...
What impacts boat speed when rowing? 2 of 2 - Decent Rowing podcast #6
07 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ken and Lachlan Davey talk about the key areas which impact boat speed. For ease of explanation, we have divided the problem into fou...
What impacts boat speed when rowing? 1 of 2 - Decent Rowing podcast #5
31 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ken and Lachlan Davey talk about the key areas which impact boat speed. For ease of explanation, we have divided the problem into fou...
Decent Rowing Podcast 4 - Rowing training programs for beginners
05 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is packed with useful pointers for navigating the beginner rowing process as well as how to make it an enjoyable and productive experienc...
Decent Rowing Podcast 3 - the athlete-coach relationship
27 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Lachlan and Ken discuss the athlete and coach relationship. We cover how to get the most out of your athletes and your coach.​We co...
Decent Rowing Podcast 2 - Racing Expectations
27 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Lachlan and Ken Davey discuss how your expectations going into a race have a big impact on where you come in that race. Many people ...
Decent Rowing Podcast 1 - Athletes of different sizes, where to get a bend in the oar and how to get a crew to click together
27 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This is the first Decent Rowing podcast. In this video, Ken and Lachlan Davey talk about, how to fit athletes of different sizes and abilities into th...