Looking for Crew themed gifts for your athlete?  Here are some ideas!

 

Books

The Boys in the Boat by Daniel James Brown

THE best book in Rowing!  A superb story of American spirit.  An excellent read for everyone – not just rowers.  Even if your athlete doesn’t read it – you will!

 

The Challenge by Devin Mahony

A really good book that will hold your attention!  About the first woman coxswain at Harvard.  Rowers will really like this too as it has a lot about selection, racing and all the stuff rowers and coxswains go through.

 

 

Assault on Lake Casitas by Brad Alan Lewis

Excellent book on one man’s determination to win an Olympic medal and how he refused to be defeated.

 

 

The Red Rose Crew by Daniel J. Boyne

Very good!  About the first group of US women to compete at the Olympics in the 1970s.  A story of perseverance and standing up for what you believe.

 

 

The Shell Game by Stephen Kiesling

Excellent book on taking up Rowing at Yale!  A very accurate and captivating account of the life of a college rower and how he fits Rowing into college and his life in general.

 

 

Blister Kit

1 inch Nexcare waterproof 1st aide tape, band aids & Neosporin.

 

 

Bug Spray

Unfortunately, we get bit.  Something your athlete can keep in the car and spray on before practice.

 

 

Compression Socks

If your athlete has aches and pains in his/her shins, feet or calves, these will help!  Even wearing them around the house with running sneakers will aide recovery.  Rockay – High-Performance Running Gear and Running Clothes

 

Crocs

It’s a thing on our team.  The color is their choice.  It doesn’t have to be our team colors although that would be great!

 

Energy Bars

Something your athlete can grab when in a hurry.  Clif and RX Bars have a lot of protein and carbs.  Kind Bars are really tasty.  Keep them in the car too!

 

Foam Roller

Great for massaging and relaxing the muscles used in Rowing such as the back and legs.  A very simple and effective way to aide recovery!

 

 

Rowing Camp

A gift certificate for a summer rowing camp.  Choose a school your athlete would like so he/she can experience the school AND row!

 

Rowing Jacket

Good for cooler weather, rain and the bugs at our boathouse!  These are pricey but will last a long time.  Our team jackets can only be ordered once a year when we have our on-line store through Boathouse Sports.

 

Running Shoes

Good, supportive shoes as we do a lot of running!  We recommend going to a running store and getting fitted.  Insoles and good socks help too!

 

Watch

A Timex Ironman sport watch from Target or similar.  They cost about $30.  This is a must for coxswains as coxswains need to wear a watch for racing and practices.   Also great for rowers.

 

Water Bottle

Rowers are always thirsty!  Something plastic so it doesn’t bang around in the boat.