About r/Rowing
A place to discuss all things rowing! Please keep the discussion civil and centered on rowing. Erg screen posts and form check videos should go in the weekly pinned threads.
The community at a glance
r/Rowing is a Subreddit for Olympic Fans with roughly 136K members. It has been around since 2010. It uses a forum format for communication.
Roughly 14K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Rowing, 2k, and Erg. Product recommendations often mention rowing, erg, and app.
Community Topics
Community Features
This community has a forum
Subreddit Analysis
via GummySearchMember growth over time
All time (yearly)
- 2013: 2K members
- 2014: 2K members
- 2015: 2K members
- 2016: 3K members
- 2017: 5K members
- 2018: 8K members
- 2019: 12K members
- 2020: 14K members
- 2021: 15K members
- 2022: 11K members
- 2024: 36K members
- 2025: 12K members
- 2026: 9K members
Past year (monthly)
- Sep: 767 members
- Oct: 724 members
- Nov: 1K members
- Dec: 1K members
- Jan: 2K members
- Feb: 1K members
- Mar: 1K members
- Apr: 1K members
- May: 1K members
- Jun: 935 members
- Jul: 918 members
- Aug: 569 members
Topics
- Rowing87 posts in the past month#187Rowing
- 2k21 posts in the past month#2212k
- Erg19 posts in the past month#319Erg
- Predictions10 posts in the past month#410Predictions
- Competition10 posts in the past month#510Competition
Flair
- Off the Water14 posts in the past month
- Trying to place this photo or who these women might be/their affiliation, got it in a thrift store no date or info
- my first 2k ever
- Is rowing on its own adequate exercise?
#114Off the WaterTrying to place this photo or who these women might be/their affiliation, got it in a thrift store no date or info · my first 2k ever · Is rowing on its own adequate exercise? - On the Water11 posts in the past month
- Dawn Patrol
- Unable to translate erg fitness to the boat
- Marathon in a 4-
#211On the WaterDawn Patrol · Unable to translate erg fitness to the boat · Marathon in a 4- - Erg Post7 posts in the past month
- New 2k PB for Hugh Jackman
- First Day back on an erg in 6 years
- Newbie here. Just did my longest row.
#37Erg PostNew 2k PB for Hugh Jackman · First Day back on an erg in 6 years · Newbie here. Just did my longest row. - Meme4 posts in the past month
- Winning rig at IDR btw
- really hoping this doesnt become my clothes hanger
- How many cups will the U.S. Liberate from Henley on the US's 250th anniversary? Over / under 3.5
#44MemeWinning rig at IDR btw · really hoping this doesnt become my clothes hanger · How many cups will the U.S. Liberate from Henley on the US's 250th anniversary? Over / under 3.5 - Fluff3 posts in the past month
- I bought a boat and I want to thank the helpful rowers of Reddit.
- Post your rowing sunrise photos here
- University Novice Club Rowing vs Intramural Sports
#53FluffI bought a boat and I want to thank the helpful rowers of Reddit. · Post your rowing sunrise photos here · University Novice Club Rowing vs Intramural Sports
Product recommendations
- rowing29 posts in the past month
- Best way to progressing with row erg
- Best method of Improving on Rowing
- Best workouts for High Rate Improvement
#129rowingBest way to progressing with row erg · Best method of Improving on Rowing · Best workouts for High Rate Improvement - erg21 posts in the past month
- Best way to progressing with row erg
- Best method of Improving on Rowing
- How best to balance 2k erg race training with cross country skiing?
#221ergBest way to progressing with row erg · Best method of Improving on Rowing · How best to balance 2k erg race training with cross country skiing? - app7 posts in the past month
- App recommendation
- Recommended rowing app?
- I need to choose between RowAmericaRye and Greenwich Crew: What does the rowing community recommend?
#37appApp recommendation · Recommended rowing app? · I need to choose between RowAmericaRye and Greenwich Crew: What does the rowing community recommend? - sunglasses1 post in the past month
- Best Sunglasses For Rowing
#41sunglassesBest Sunglasses For Rowing - oars1 post in the past month
- Has anyone rowed with a concept 2 bantam scull. I am looking for oars am 63f new to rowing. Row club boats and would like to at least own my own oars. If not that oar what ones might you recommend
#51oarsHas anyone rowed with a concept 2 bantam scull. I am looking for oars am 63f new to rowing. Row club boats and would like to at least own my own oars. If not that oar what ones might you recommend
Community Reviews
Frequently asked questions
- Who is r/Rowing for?
- Best for Olympic Fans enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
- Is r/Rowing free to join?
- This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
- How many members does r/Rowing have?
- Roughly 136K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
- What platform is r/Rowing on?
- r/Rowing runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
- What topics does r/Rowing cover?
- On the Hive Index, r/Rowing is organized under Olympic Fans.
- How do I join r/Rowing?
- You can join r/Rowing by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
- What are the Olympics communities like?
- Communities for Olympic fans covering summer and winter games, specific sports like triathlon and track, and athlete stories. Reddit has a general Olympics community for event coverage, alongside specialized forums for athletics fans and official national team channels.
Monthly Stats
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- Views /mo (+300%)
- 7
- Visitors /mo (+133%)
- 0
- Referrals /mo
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