PAIN & PUDDLES
HISTORY & CULTURE
The sport of rowing has long been dominated by white men of privilege. Recent diversity and inclusion initiatives have started to turn the tide. These posts look back at how we got to where we are today.
Check out this rowing machine patent from 1900
Inventor Edward J. Kerns sought to recreate, as much as possible, a boat to be rowed on land – incorporating feathering oars, adjustable foot rests, and the ability to connect several machines.