POCOCK NEWS

Pocock Racing Shells COVID-19 update: Coach-Con 2020 Cancelled

April 19, 2020

Pocock

At Pocock Racing Shells, the health of our employees and our community remains the top priority. Washington State is doing an excellent job flattening the curve and we are proud to be  responsible community members. With the continued environment of uncertainty, we have come to the point where we f...

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Pocock’s Partnership with Row for the Cure Enters its 20th Year

September 30, 2019

Pocock Racing Shells has proudly sponsored the Row for the Cure organization and regional regattas since 1999. To honor Row for the Cure’s 26th Anniversary and recognize October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the organization is undertaking a new awareness campaign: Pink the Boathouse. The mon...

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What’s in a name?

December 14, 2017

Pocock

xVIII n. [ɛ́cks ét; ex-eight; X8] We have heard some interesting pronunciations and interpretations of the name of our newest boat. To set the record straight, the rationale behind the name was twofold. If you have been lucky enough to see the boat in person, you know the ‘x’ shape is a domin...

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Steering Setups for the V8 and xVIII

September 27, 2017

Pocock

In addition to getting a Head Race Rudder to provide more maneuverability to your boat for fall racing, did you know you can turn your steering yoke to provide more throw (angle) to the rudder? Our shop standard is for boats to leave with the curved ends of the yoke facing towards the bow. We build...

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Head of the Charles Regatta 2016

October 17, 2016

Pocock

Head of the Charles is always a great weekend, but 2016 is particularly exciting for Pocock. We have not one but two new boats for you to check out in person. The Hypercarbon Comp K4+ follows in the footsteps of the Comp V8. The PROVEN K4+ hull shape gets our 7th generation rigger, a layup with impr...

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