While our distinctive V8 is the boat that everyone naturally thinks of when they hear “Pocock 8,” we’ve been building a composite C8 rowing shell since the mid 80′s. The C8′s design is based on our premier wooden racing shell in the 60′s and 70′s. In fact, the “C” in C8 stands for Cedar. Over [...]
Did you see the post a little while back about our new fin? If not, here’s the recap: we redesigned our fins last year. In addition to producing cleaner, better fitting fins, this redesign gave us the opportunity to also redesign our rudders. Previously, we had separate sprint and head racing steering systems – each [...]
Accidents happen – a hot landing into the dock; the log you didn’t see; the novice coxswain who, well is a novice. There aren’t many boats in the boathouse that don’t have at least one scratch or dent in them. We’re often asked for tips for making at-home rowing repairs look professional, and it’s hard [...]
Slick and Clean… For the spring? Ok, maybe the fall. I wanted to write a post about the proper cleaning and care of your Pocock hull earlier this year. (As in, during the pre-season.) Sorry about that. Better late than never. Seems to be a lot of stuff in the water these days that really likes [...]
We have no idea what the actual percentage is, but our gut is that the majority of people buying rowing shells are either first time buyers, non-rowers (think: parents/equipment board members), or part-time rowing coaches who don’t have the luxury of buying lots of brand new equipment each year. Whether you’re a seasoned buyer or [...]
The Pocock V8, K4, K2 and K1 all utilize wing riggers to increase stiffness and shell life. If you opt for the Hypercarbon version of these boats, you’ll have the option of either carbon fiber or aluminum riggers. If you haven’t had a chance, check out our recent glossary chapter about rowing riggers. We explain [...]
Part 3: Racing Shell Performance and Boat Feel When you’re buying a new or used racing shell, there’s a lot of technical jargon thrown around that probably isn’t part of your every day vocabulary. We have a three-part series that takes a stab at defining the terms that you may hear or read from a [...]
Part 2: Rowing Shell Materials When you’re buying a new or used racing shell, there’s a lot of technical jargon thrown around that probably isn’t part of your every day vocabulary. We have a three-part series that takes a stab at defining the terms that you may hear or read from a boat manufacturer, and [...]
Part 1: Racing Shell Structure & Riggers When you’re buying a new or used racing shell, there’s a lot of technical jargon thrown around that probably isn’t part of your every day vocabulary. We have a three-part series that takes a stab at defining the terms that you may hear or read from a boat [...]
We’re now an Official Supplier of BAT Logic footplates and shims, and they can be added to any new boat. You can also purchase individual BAT parts directly from Pocock Racing Shells – see our Parts page for ordering. The footplates and shoes are interchangeable with our rowing shoes and fit on our footboards, so you [...]
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