From indoor rowing to flat water masters, to coastal and ocean adventurers, we celeberate YOU.
From indoor rowing to flat water masters, to coastal and ocean adventurers, we celeberate YOU.
explore the rowing world with us. find your point.
We’re A couple of rowing ENTHUSIASTS with nearly 40 years of rowing, coaching, and coxing experience between us. We LOVE spending hours talking about this sport, and regularly find ourselves comparing notes on the perfect stroke, compliment sandwiches, and gnawing on callouses. we invite you to be a part of the conversation. - rachel & Tara
Making Cultural Connections
for Pacific Islander Youth
Steady State Podcast S6E7
At Peninsula Community Rowing Club, Tongan American coach Anthony Heimuli is making an impact in his San Francisco-area rowing community, providing young athletes a deeper understanding of community and self. And with his eyes set firmly on the 2026 Youth Olympics and LA2028, Anthony is working to establish the Pacific Islander Rowing Association to develop high-performance athletes for international competition.
Coffee Chat on IG Live
Fridays @ 8:00am PT / 11:00am ET
Grab your favorite mug and join us on IG Live for that virtual post-practice coffee with teammates vibe every Friday. We always ask about your rowing week and talk training, coaching, and coxing. We riff off of your comments to chat about everything from second breakfast and callouses, to building trust with teammates, leadership skills, and creating inclusive boathouses. What do you want to talk about this week?
Allies with Oars: Racing with Purpose
Creating truly inclusive racing opportunities.
Our Allies with Oars initiative promotes inclusion and accessibility for all rowers, regardless of gender identity. From flat water sprint and head races, to endurance coastal rowing, we race competitive mixed lineups at major regattas, opening up seats in boats for trans and nonbinary athletes. Allies have also participated at indoor rowing events, and in 2025, we’re expanding the initiative with a brand new Ambassador program.
USRowing Anita DeFrantz Award Recipient
When we started Steady State Network in 2020, we wondered “will anyone notice?” We owe a HUGE thanks to everyone who has noticed, supported, encouraged, had fun, and pushed boundaries with us. In 2024, we were honored to receive the USRowing Anita DeFrantz Award, recognizing an individual or organization achieving measurable success in expanding diversity opportunities in rowing. READ MORE