Dive into the world of coastal rowing and beach sprints with guests Ben Booth and Mark Oria, co-authors of the new book 'Ride the Waves: A Complete Guide to Coastal Rowing and Beach Sprint.'

Our conversation delves into the unique aspects and growing popularity of coastal rowing, training tips, and the differences from flat-water rowing. We also introduce youth rowers Cooper and Noah of Olympic Peninsula Rowing Association, highlighting their experiences and passion for the sport.

The conversation underscores the importance of love for rowing, proper training, and the expanding opportunities within coastal rowing, including upcoming championships, training camps, and the debut of beach sprints at the Olympics.

Sponsored by Breakwater Realty Group, the episode also promotes community engagement and support for rowing initiatives.

GUESTS:

Marc Oria - Head Coach, US National Beach Sprint team; co-founder of Next Level Racing

Ben Booth - Co-Founder, Next Level Racing; boat designer at Next Boat Works

Noah Oberly and Cooper Disque - Olympic Peninsula Rowing Association members

FIND OUT MORE Ride the Waves: A Complete Guide to Coastal Rowing & Beach Sprint

00:00 - Episode intro 01:34 - Hosts Tara and Rachel talk candidly about the topic 05:50 - Welcome guests and Rowing Week on a scale of 1-10: 07:00 - The Huddle: Ben then Marc 09:19 - Growth of coastal and beach sprint in the past 5 years 12:43 - New Book! Ride the Waves 15:47 - Extreme conditions + knowledge + skills = success 18:18 - camps 19:29 - Welcome Cooper and Noah 20:42 - Rowing Origin Stories: Cooper then Noah 22:33 - The Hot Seat Q&A 24:56 - The kids ask the experts 32:37 - Reframing the flat water rowing experience and benefits of adding beach sprints and coastal to flat water programs 34:48 - What’s on Noah and Cooper’s racing schedule this Summer? 35:54 - How to bring coastal to your club. Tips and cautionary tales. 37:33 - On the schedule: youth nationals, national team trials, ID camps, Youth Olympics, 2028 Olympics in LA. 40:19 - Steady State Network news and notes

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To get links to the people, clubs, and events mentioned in this episode, check out the show notes on our website.

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This episode was made possible in part by Breakwater Realty, RowSource, and our Patrons.

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Steady State Podcast is hosted and edited by Rachel Freedman and Tara Morgan. Tara provides additional audio engineering, books show guests, and is our sponsor and donor coordinator. Rachel writes our scripts and e-newsletter, and manages the website and social media. Our theme music is by Jonas Hipper.

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A Long Talk About the Uncomfortable Truth was developed by two black fathers in the wake of George Floyd’s murder in May 2020, during a moment of national reckoning. There was a collective national and international outcry, but there was also a gap between intention and action. People wanted to help but didn’t know where to start. In light of the Black Lives Matter movement, USRowing came to terms with its own limitations when it came to talking about – and taking action around – diversity, equity, and inclusion.

A Long Talk gives space to have the conversations that people are afraid to have. They lead activation experiences designed to empower participants with knowledge and skills to interrupt problematic thinking and behaviors.

Kamal Carter and Kyle Williams, founders of A Long Talk, are not rowers, but they are proud to be a USRowing Unity Partner, and working with rowing programs across the country.

GUESTS: Kamal Carter, President Kyle Williams, Chief Empowerment Officer

FIND OUT MORE www.alongtalk.com FB, IG & X: @alongtalk2020 YouTube: @Alongtalk

00:00 - Episode intro 01:50 - Hosts Tara and Rachel talk candidly about policies that led to segregation, and outdated ideas that persist 04:10 - Welcome guests and week on a scale of 1-10 09:15 - The Hot Seat Q&A 17:53 - Kyle and Kamal met in college at Hampton University 20:02 - A Long Talk origin story began in response to a 2020 incident with an NCAA basketball coach 29:45 - Connecting with USRowing started with Matt Logue at TRRA 32:04 -  A willingness to learn and progress over perfection 36:10 - Success looks like… 40:56 - Information plus empathy equals action 41:58 - A Long Talk’s CPR ( clarify, probe and redirect) training 49:44 - How white women can impact change 52:56 - Are you ready to take your first steps towards  interrupting ignorance? 54:50 - Steady State Network news and notes

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To get links to the people, clubs, and events mentioned in this episode, check out the show notes on our website.

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This episode was made possible in part by Breakwater Realty, RowSource, and our Patrons.

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Steady State Podcast is hosted and edited by Rachel Freedman and Tara Morgan. Tara provides additional audio engineering, books show guests, and is our sponsor and donor coordinator. Rachel writes our scripts and e-newsletter, and manages the website and social media. Our theme music is by Jonas Hipper.

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At the heart of New Orleans, at Xavier University of Louisiana, two coaches decided to challenge tradition—by bringing an elite sport to an unexpected place and building something that had never existed before: the first co-ed rowing program at a Historically Black College and University. Xavier University Rowing Club is a trailblazing force in collegiate sports, championing diversity and unity on Bayou St. John.

Coaches Beth Manley and Chloé Jobin, and rower Victoria Duffey, are at the heart of the grassroots effort fueled by the belief that sports have the power to change minds and communities. Every stroke they take on the water is a step towards breaking barriers and building a more inclusive future for rowing.

QUICK LOOK

00:00 - Episode intro

02:05 - Co-Hosts Rachel Freedman and Tara Morgan banter

06:14 - The Huddle: A quick get to know guests Beth Manley, Victoria Duffey, and Chloé Jobin

07:41 - Welcome guests and Rowing week on a scale of 1-10: a mixed bag of rain, gators, and flip tests

08:43 - The Hot Seat Q&A

11:18 - For Victoria, the importance of attending an HBCU

14:30 - XULA’s location in New Orleans

15:04 - What sparked the idea of starting a rowing program at XU?

16:55 - No blueprint for starting a rowing club at XULA

19:27 - Partnership with New Orleans Rowing Club

22:07- Victoria: from Crossfit to XULA Rowing Club walk-on and beyond

25:50 - Building club culture of accountability, leadership, and building each other up

30:24 - Training, growth, and plans

33:48 -  About being the first, motivation and the legacy of XULA. Contextualize what you're doing and the space that you're making for other people

40:23 - Steady State Network news and notes

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To see photos of Victoria, Chloé, Beth, and XULA Rowing Club, and get links to the people, clubs, and events mentioned in this episode, check out the show notes on our website.

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This episode was made possible in part by Breakwater Realty, RowSource, and our Patrons.

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Steady State Podcast is hosted and edited by Rachel Freedman and Tara Morgan. Tara provides additional audio engineering, books show guests, and is our sponsor and donor coordinator. Rachel writes our scripts and e-newsletter, and manages the website and social media. Our theme music is by Jonas Hipper.

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SHOP SSN GEAR: www.steadystatenetwork.com/shop

SIGN UP FOR THE SSN NEWSLETTER: www.steadystatenetwork.com/newsletter

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FB - /AllieswithOars IG - @AllieswithOars BLUESKY - steadystatenetwork.bsky.social

Connect on FB and IG with the hosts: Rachel Freedman - @RowSource Tara Morgan - @CmonBarber