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Rowing with Data

Rebecca Caroe from Rowing Chat: “There are two things that are having a really big impact. One is the ability to speak to each other, to communicate through a lot of different media. The second is using data as an additional layer of both input and output in the coaching process.”

Analysing an interval session

Are you a Masters rower who is struggling to balance training, work, family and other commitments?

Do you rarely have the opportunity to have a coach with you on the water?

Then, rowing with data is for you. Rowing with data enables you to

  • Set up a power or heart rate based training program and monitor how you are following it
  • Discover which training works for you and which doesn’t and make informed decisions
  • Figure out your strengths and weaknesses and adapt your training to address them
  • Translate technique flaws to measurable parameters which you can
    • Monitor during a row and thus work on technique without a coach
    • Monitor over time and see your technique improving
  • Race at your ideal power/pace setting. No more fly-and-die
  • Communicate with a remote coach easily and thus have coaching available even if you live far from rowing coaches
  • Rowing with data is fun! It is motivating to monitor your progress and analyze what to work on
Checking oar depth during and after a row

Developments in cycling and triathlon show us that soon, rowers across the world will use data to improve their performance. This will not be limited to the elite rowers. We believe that modern technology is a particularly good fit for Masters rowers, who need to train smart because they lack time and coaching.

Seeing gradual improvements of drive length from session to session

At Prygl Rowing Camps we work with the latest in Rowing Data. During the rowing camp, we will set you up with a Pro account on rowsandall.com, and help you set up the various rowing apps and tools that are available. At the camp, we will have NK Empower Oarlock/SpeedCoach combo’s available. We will also be using Quiske Pods in combination with the RowP app to measure your boat acceleration, seat acceleration and scull curve. We will use them together with the coach’s feedback and the video analysis to set up technique and performance metrics tailored to your strengths and weaknesses and teach you how to work with them.

Monitoring adherence to a training plan

During a special workshop, we will show you all that you need to know to successfully incorporate data in your training, after you return home from the camp. We will also help you with setting up your boat for the data acquisition type of your preference.

Read more about how to get started rowing with data.

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June 2019 Rowing Camp

Introduction

This rowing camp runs from June 2, 2019 to June 7, 2019. The price includes three rowing sessions per day including video review and rowing data analysis, 5 hotel nights including breakfast, lunch at the rowing venue, a “rowing with data” workshop, fireworks show, a wine tasting excursion, and a closure party at the rowing venue.

Each rowing day (Monday to Friday), there will be two rowing sessions with coaches in launches and one individual session. In the morning session, your stroke will be filmed. After this session, coaches are available at the club house to do technique analysis with you using the video and rowing data.

This camp takes place during the week of the famous Ignis Brunensis fireworks festival. On Wednesday, you will have the opportunity to experience the fireworks show from the exclusive location at the rowing club or from the Panorama terrace at the hotel.

Rowing Data

We will have Quiske sensors and Empower Oarlocks with NK SpeedCoach available. The Empower/SpeedCoach combination measures your catch angle, finish angle, force curve, power, and other parameters. The Quiske pod measures the boat acceleration and oar angles. Combined with video analysis, this is a powerful way to analyse technique, find opportunities for improving boat speed. Doing the analysis will give you target metrics to focus on during the subsequent sessions. The direct feedback in the boat allows you to double the technique improvements you can achieve in one week, compared to conventional coaching.

Date

June 2 to June 7, 2019

Program Detail

Sunday, June 2

4pm to 6pm: Arrival to Brno. Participants bringing their own boats will have time to rig. Trailers can be parked at the rowing club. Participants with rented boats will get their boats.

6pm: Get-to-know gathering at the rowing club. Program changes and other practical information will be given here.

Monday, June 3

7:45 Transport from hotel to rowing club by minivan

8:00 – 9:30 Rowing Training 1 (video)

9:30 – 11:00 Coffee break and video analysis

11:00 – 12:30 Rowing Training 2

13:00 – 14:00 Lunch buffet at rowing club

17:00 – 18:30 Rowing Training 3 (individual)

Tuesday, June 4

7:45 Transport from hotel to rowing club by minivan

8:00 – 9:30 Rowing Training 1 (video)

9:30 – 11:00 Coffee break and video analysis

11:00 – 12:30 Rowing Training 2

13:00 – 14:00 Lunch buffet at rowing club

15:00 – 17:00 Rowing Training 3 (individual)

17:30 Bus departing to Wine Tasting (return to hotel around midnight)

Wednesday, June 5

7:45 Transport from hotel to rowing club by minivan

8:00 – 9:30 Rowing Training 1 (video)

9:30 – 11:00 Coffee break and video analysis

11:00 – 12:30 Rowing Training 2

13:00 – 14:00 Lunch buffet at rowing club

17:00 – 18:30 Rowing Training 3 (individual)

20:30 – 22:00 Rowing and Data Seminar

22:30 Fireworks Show “Ignis Brunensis

Thursday, June 6

7:45 Transport from hotel to rowing club by minivan

8:00 – 9:30 Rowing Training 1 (video)

9:30 – 11:00 Coffee break and video analysis

11:00 – 12:30 Rowing Training 2

13:00 – 14:00 Lunch buffet at rowing club

17:00 – 18:30 Rowing Training 3 (individual)

19:00 – 22:00 Party at rowing club (music, catering included)

Friday, June 7

7:45 Transport from hotel to rowing club by minivan

8:00 – 9:30 Rowing Training 1 (video)

9:30 – 11:00 Coffee break and video analysis

11:00 – 12:30 Rowing Training 2

13:00 – 14:00 Lunch buffet at rowing club

14:00 – 16:00 Rowing Training 3 (individual)

16:00 – Return rented boats, end of camp

Hotel

The participants will stay in the Orea Resort Hotel Santon. This hotel is conveniently located 150m from the tram stop bringing you to Brno city centre. Each morning, we will pick you up with a minivan and bring you to the rowing club, but you can also choose to go on foot, a pleasant 1km, 10 to 15 minute hike (or bring your bike).

The camp fee includes:

  • Room with breakfast in the Panorama Restaurant
  • Access to hotel Wellness facilities (sauna, swimming pool)

Primátorky Races (Prague)

From June 7 to June 9, the Primátorky Regatta will be held in Prague. Masters racing (only in eights) will take place on the evening of Saturday, June 8th. We recommend to combine the rowing camp with a visit to Prague. If you are a Masters 8+ and want to participate, we can assist in registering for the race and finding a rental boat to use, if you are unable to bring your own.

Interested?

Reserve your spot now through the registration form.

Questions?

Leave a message through the chat window or send an email to admin@pryglrowing.com.