r/Rowing

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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 134K members. It has been around since 2010. It uses a forum format for communication.

Roughly 13K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Rowing, 2k, and Erg. Product recommendations often mention rowing, erg, and app.

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Established 2010
134K Members

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Yearly: +13K members
Growth: +10.8% / year

Member 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: 7K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Jul: 730 members
  • Aug: 830 members
  • 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: 372 members

Topics

  • Rowing
    87 posts in the past month
    #1
    Rowing
    87
  • 2k
    21 posts in the past month
    #2
    2k
    21
  • Erg
    19 posts in the past month
    #3
    Erg
    19
  • Predictions
    10 posts in the past month
    #4
    Predictions
    10
  • Competition
    10 posts in the past month
    #5
    Competition
    10

Flair

  • Erg Post
    16 posts in the past month
    1. My first sub-6 since turning 40 years old.
    2. Finally hit a sub 20 5k!
    3. First time getting through 30 min straight on the erg without stopping
    #1
    Erg Post
    My first sub-6 since turning 40 years old. · Finally hit a sub 20 5k! · First time getting through 30 min straight on the erg without stopping
    16
  • On the Water
    16 posts in the past month
    1. Incompetent bowman
    2. We’re preparing to row the entire Norwegian coastline – just completed training including 2h on/2h off rowing for 24 hours and ocean rescue drills – AMA
    3. End of another Era Announced Today…
    #2
    On the Water
    Incompetent bowman · We’re preparing to row the entire Norwegian coastline – just completed training including 2h on/2h off rowing for 24 hours and ocean rescue drills – AMA · End of another Era Announced Today…
    16
  • Off the Water
    8 posts in the past month
    1. I finally logged a sub 20 5000m
    2. Observed: Rowers Running (SRAA Dispatch)
    3. I DREAD erging
    #3
    Off the Water
    I finally logged a sub 20 5000m · Observed: Rowers Running (SRAA Dispatch) · I DREAD erging
    8
  • Meme
    6 posts in the past month
    1. the planet fitness experience
    2. Male, 54, 6'1", 230 lbs of flab. First day workout - 50 pound box and a flight of stairs
    3. It's worse while cycling
    #4
    Meme
    the planet fitness experience · Male, 54, 6'1", 230 lbs of flab. First day workout - 50 pound box and a flight of stairs · It's worse while cycling
    6
  • Spoiler
    3 posts in the past month
    1. THIS JUST IN: Prep Senior 4+ stands up in the boat after losing to Dematha #prepmyburgers #freejohn
    2. First Official Regatta
    3. My rankings model called the Top 5 MV8+ at Stotesbury 2026 in exact order. Here's the full prediction vs. result.
    #5
    Spoiler
    THIS JUST IN: Prep Senior 4+ stands up in the boat after losing to Dematha #prepmyburgers #freejohn · First Official Regatta · My rankings model called the Top 5 MV8+ at Stotesbury 2026 in exact order. Here's the full prediction vs. result.
    3

Product recommendations

  • rowing
    29 posts in the past month
    1. Best way to progressing with row erg
    2. Best method of Improving on Rowing
    3. Best workouts for High Rate Improvement
    #1
    rowing
    Best way to progressing with row erg · Best method of Improving on Rowing · Best workouts for High Rate Improvement
    29
  • erg
    21 posts in the past month
    1. Best way to progressing with row erg
    2. Best method of Improving on Rowing
    3. How best to balance 2k erg race training with cross country skiing?
    #2
    erg
    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?
    21
  • app
    7 posts in the past month
    1. App recommendation
    2. Recommended rowing app?
    3. I need to choose between RowAmericaRye and Greenwich Crew: What does the rowing community recommend?
    #3
    app
    App recommendation · Recommended rowing app? · I need to choose between RowAmericaRye and Greenwich Crew: What does the rowing community recommend?
    7
  • sunglasses
    1 post in the past month
    1. Best Sunglasses For Rowing
    #4
    sunglasses
    Best Sunglasses For Rowing
    1
  • oars
    1 post in the past month
    1. 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
    #5
    oars
    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
    1
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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 134K 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.
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