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
GB Olympian Caragh McMurtry:
Advocate for Neurodiverse Athletes
Steady State Podcast S6E6
McMurtry gives an unflinching look at living and rowing with a misdiagnosis of bipolar disorder, a follow-on diagnosis of autism, and struggling to fit the standard mold in the GB system. Now at the helm of Neurodiverse Sport, Caragh is aiming to reshape sport so individuals can thrive without needing to mask or compromise their unique needs.
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