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Notes from the boathouse
Practical writing on running a rowing club — bookings, fleet, coaching, and the small things that quietly take over a season.
Managing Boat Reservations Without Double Bookings
Why double bookings keep happening at rowing clubs, how a central booking system prevents them, and the features that actually matter for managing a shared fleet.
Read article Club OperationsEnding the WhatsApp chaos: how clubs are taking back their boathouse
Group chats were never meant to run a boathouse. Here's how rowing clubs are moving on from notification overload and finally getting clear, calm bookings.
Read article MaintenanceDamage reporting that actually works (because riggers don't fix themselves)
A bent rigger nobody mentioned can take a boat off the water for a week. Here's how to build a damage process your members will actually use.
Read article CoachingFair boat allocation without the Sunday morning arguments
Who gets the new Empacher? When is the novice eight off-limits to the seniors? A few simple rules - and the right tools - make it a non-issue.
Read article Fleet ManagementWhat your fleet usage data is quietly trying to tell you
That boat at the back of the rack hasn't moved in eight months. Here's what your usage reports can reveal about your fleet - and your club.
Read article MembershipOnboarding new members without burning out your captain
The first six weeks decide whether a novice stays. Here's how to set them up to row, book, and belong - without it all landing on one person.
Read article ProductWhy we put QR codes on boats (and why you should too)
A small sticker on the boat turns out to be the single most useful upgrade most boathouses can make. Here's what changes.
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