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.
Secure Online Shopping Area:
New on Online is Dan Boynes new book: KELLY - A FATHER, A SON, AN AMERICAN QUEST BY DAN BOYNE 242 PAGES HARDCOVER. See Item 08A20 in our Online Store. It is a convenient way to shop for rowing items at any time. Come to our site to purchase a wide selection of rowing related items. We offer items that are easy to purchase without assistance. You also have the ability to purchase rowing related gifts and gift certificates. To get to the online shopping, just go to the Online Store/Price List link. The items with the red shopping cart icon to the right can be presently purchased online. If you need someting that is not on the online store, just give us a call.
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. 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:
The first shipment 2008 BBG racing shells have arrived:
The boats include singles of various sizes, a small 60 kg. Olympia double. If you are interested in a BBG Olympia X or Champion X racing singles, they are presently available in all sizes. Plan early to get the correct size. (i.e., three hull sizes) For more information, see: BBG Racing Shells and click on the Olympia X or Champion X links.
Coming in 2008 - Rowperfect Rowing Simulator:
For many months we have been contacted by potential customers wishing to get information on the new Rowperfect. We still have not been notified that the new model is ready to ship although we think that they are getting closer to the official product release date. At that time we will be given product specifications on the new unit and pricing information. As soon as the product release date is official, we will post a notice on this page to that effect. Note: We will not take orders until we can quote for a price for the new unit. None of the other agent worldwide have been given either the final price or a list of features that will be included in the unit! See the YouTube video of the unit taken some time ago. Note: The cage has been updated since this video was taken.
Other News:
Congratulations: To Deaglan McEachern and Francis Cuddy who won two bronze medals at the Pan Am Games in the 4x and 2x and to them both for making the Elite Team for the World Rowing Championships to be held in Munich at the end of August. Deaglan is competing in the open men's quad and Francis is a spare for the sculling team. The Men's 4x had a fantastic come from behind Rep to go from 4th to 2nd to qualify (2 to qualify) for the A/B semi-final using Apex-REX sculls. Mark Flickinger and the rest of the quad (Jamie Schroeder 3, Deaglan 2, Sloan Duross in Bow), did a great job of getting the stroke up at the end. In the A/B semi final, they failed to qualify for the A Final and raced in the B Final and qualified for the Olympic by placing 3rd in the Final B. They had a very nice race in the Final B. Congratulations again to the Men's 4x for qualifying the USA for the Olympics in that event.
