Rigging Book (US and Canada Only)

RIGGING by Mike Purcer is an in-depth reference guide to selecting and setting up the boat, rigger and oar. This book identifies rigging adjustments and explains how they affect the stroke geometry and leverage. There are rigging charts for coaches to use as a starting place for setting the spread/span, oar length and inboard. The information within will provide coaches with a better understanding of rigging dimensions.

Sections on Individual Rigging, Rigging Analysis, and Advanced Rigging provide experienced coaches with a discussion on taking rigging to the next level. Mike’s rigging analysis factors are fully explained, and data related to his research from the World Rowing Championships that give coaches a benchmark for rigging efficiency is included.
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Purcerverance Coaches Retreat

The Purcerverance Coaches Retreat will provide coaches an opportunity to gather and share thoughts, questions, while observing presentations on a wide variety of topics within a team-building setting. The objective is to learn with and from other coaches, increase your understanding and build community through teamwork. Ongoing discussion on all topics throughout our time together will foster an atmosphere of collaboration and growth.

The Purcerverance Coaches' Retreat: Saturday, Feb 8, 2025 Location: Henley Island at the St. Catharines Rowing Alumni Clubhouse and the Neil Campbell Rowing Centre.
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