Find the Right Boat
How to find the right boat
Depending on your situation you will have dramatically different needs.
Here are some of the factors we will use to help you find the right boat:
For an individual:
- Your height
- Your weight
- Your arm span and leg length
- Your tailbone dimensions (for a comfortable seat)
- Your personal rowing style
- Transportation needs
- Rigging preferences
- Seating and stretcher (shoes) preferences
Having a rowing boat custom-built for you can make a HUGE difference to the speed, comfort and performance of the boat.
Contact us today to discuss how we can put you into the best boat for your budget.
For a school or club you may want to consider the following points:
- Your fleet management plan
- Which crews will be rowing (weight, development, rowing aims)
- For elite crews, your coaching strategy (e.g. stability vs. max speed)
- Your target cost of rowing (to determine the shell density)
- Your ability to service and repair damages in-house (should an accident occur)
- Transportation needs
- Rigging preferences
- Seating and stretcher (shoes) preferences
- BULK PURCHASES - because fleet purchases attract handsome discounts
Contact us today to discuss how we can find your school or club the best boat for your budget.
Design and Order
Why not design and build your own boat with our excusive Boat Building Tool. You can spec out design, cost and place an order and one of our sales team will get back to you.
Maintenance Services
Please Get in Contact to discuss your boat or fleet maintenance needs:
- Accident Repair
- Total Refurbishment
- Gelcoat Replacement
- Stripes and Names
- Rigging
- Decking
- Canvas Repair
"When you order a boat from Race1, you know what you’re going to get – a world-class boat. I deal with them because their boats meet my expectations of production, fit and finish. Because they are local manufacturers, not just importers, Race1 also gives immediate after-sales service when I need it.”
Tim McLaren, NSW Institute of Sport – Rowing, Sydney, NSW
Olympic silver medalist, Olympic gold medal winning coach
“It’s rewarding to work with Al at Race1, and over the years we’ve had some very fruitful collaborations.
While innovation in rowing is evolutionary, Race1 makes it revolutionary!
It is rare to find a boat builder willing to depart from the traditional ways and modify their designs to suit our specific needs. With Race1 innovation and service you get exactly what you need - that sets them apart from the rest.”
Sam Carroll, Cranbrook School, Sydney NSW
