• Dreher Aero Sculls Win International Design Award: Dreher Aero Sculls won the International Plastics Design Competition (Recreation and Leisure Classification) held at McCormick Place Convention Center,in Chicago on June 24,2009 for its innovative design for the aerodynamic profile of the Aero oar shaft and blade that results in less air resistance, which is maximized when the oar is out of the water and the oar and boat velocities are both in the same direction. Other notable entries in that classification included an entry from France: Salomon "Ghost” freerider alpine ski-boot collar, which is one of the first commercial uses worldwide of DuPont ™ Hytrel® RS (renewable-sourced) thermoplastic elastomer and from Canada: Bombardier Recreational Products' Jet Ski-Ergo Pack. This products' suspension system allow the rider to have a more comfortable ride when terrorizing rowers.
  

  Michael Dreher, former elite sculler, who twice made the A Finals at the World Rowing Championships and who is a two time Pan Am medal winner designed the Aero sculls. Since the Aero's debut, the sculls have been successfully raced in the US and Europe. For more information on the sculls, see Dreher Sculls Page

• DreherAero Sculls Make Debut: These new sculling oars were announced at the FISA Coaches Conference in Paris, November 6-8. The DreherAero is a totally new oar for 2009. The Aero is a truly revolutionary oar with every aspect of the design, manufacturing processes, and even the type of carbon used a radical departure from current oar production methods. The result is the first oar that attempts to reduce boat speed decrease due to air resistance of the oar shaft and blade as they both move in the same direction at maximum boat and oar shaft velocity. For more information, see Dreher Sculls Page.

• New HW & Accessories: We are announceing two new products. The first is Row-Wik Grip Wrap, which is available for both Sweep and Sculling oar handles. The grip wrap is great in humid or rainy conditions. The textures helps wick away moisture, but provides a little more padding than the Synthetic Suede that the Row-Wik Grip Wrap is replacing. Dreher Parts and Accessories The 2nd new product is the Seat Clock Combo. This is an novelty item which has a regular clock in one seat hole and a tide clock in the other. (10/10/08) Accessory Page.

• 2008 Carbon FISA Single: This Durham Carbon FISA single now comes in two hull sizes: The FISA I (Standard Displacement at 180 lbs. average capacity) hull and the FISA II (Large Displacement up to 200 lbs. average capacity) hull. Both are at FISA weight and use the same process as the new Rec-Racer (see below). The FISA I singles are coming in at or below the FISA weight limit and have a deflection of only 5.5 mm. This should prove to be an excellent choice for the price conscientious consumers who want a competitive and quality racing single at an affordable price. We believe these two FISA models are among the lightest and stiffest racing shells for price on the market today! For more information and specifications, please see the revised (07/19/08) Carbon FISA Single Page.

• Rec-Racer Ultra-Shell 1xs Now In Two Hull Sizes: The popular Rec-Racer Ultra-Shell Single, a high performance recreational or open water rowing shell is now available in two hull sizes. The present model is best for rowers up to 185 lbs. (RRUS-I) and now the new model (RRUS-II) takes a person up to 230+ lbs. These carbon recreational hulls have a new layup schedule and are made with a resin infusion technique. Consequently, we are pleased to announce that the smaller displacement of Rec-Racers (RRUS-I) are being produced at weight of 33-34 lbs., while the larger diaplacement Rec-Racer (RRUS-II) has the same stiffness, but comes in at 35-37 lbs. fully rigged. We believe both these models of Rec-Racer are among the lightest recreational shells on the market today. For more information and specifications, please see the revised Rec-Racer Page.

• Carbon Wing Side Mounted Riggers: Dreher side mounted wing riggers are now available for use on Resolute eights and fours. The 2-stay rigger shown on the front page and below. The 2nd place women's eight at 2007 NCAA's in the VI race had these riggers. These riggers that are at least twice as stiff as a popular brand of Aluminum riggers currently in use. We are getting great feedback that these riggers are very simple to use and rig. The riggers have taken the mystery out of rigging. For more information, please see the Rigger Page.

• New Evolution MK-l Locks: The locks have been enhanced and redesigned for 2008. The Magik MK-1 Evolution Scull and Sweep Locks are in stock! Get your order in soon as it is hard to keep them in stock. For more informaion, please see our Other Hardware Page.

• Silicone Body LED Rowing Lights Housed in a water-resistant silicone body, these lights come in three colors: Red, green and white. The green 1 LED lights have been out of stock for awhile and as of 08/04/08 are back in stock! Please purchase your fall supply early. They can be attached to starboard and port side riggers. (red for port and green for starboard) The white light can be attached to the stern on a special mounting bracket. These 1 LED rowing rights will increase your visibility on the water before dawn or after dusk. For high boat traffic areas, we also now offer a more robust 5 LED white light as well. This light also will fit on the same mounting bracket. For more details, please see the Accessories - Rowing Novelty Items/Miscellaneous page.

• A New Look for High Modulus "X" Sculls: Durham Boat Company now has a slightly different look to our high modulus Sculls, but with the same high performance. The shafts and blades now have the same twill carbon pattern as the handles. Also, starting with sculls ordered on or after August 15, 2006 you will have your choice of SRS black sleeves and red collars (shown below), STS white sleeves with black collars or the new SRS red sleeves with black collars (shown below). Note: The high modulus "X" sculls are the Apex-X, Apex-RX, BBX and the newest of our blade shapes the Apex-REX (shown below). For more informaion, please see our Sculls Page.

• Rowing Mirrors for Eyeglasses: This light weight mirror attaches to your eyeglasses or sunglasses to provide added vision behind. This device is popular with single scullers who have trouble looking around or row on a river with many turns or a body of water with lots of traffic.

Product Availability:

• There are still new BBG Singelds and One 2x Available: There Champion X singles available in all sizes, Olympia X singles available in the MW and HW sizes and one Olympia 2x available for LW women (60 kg. Olympia double). See the Special Page for our boat specials. For more detailed information, see: BBG Racing Shells and click on the applicable link.