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Janousek & Stampfli Racing Boats

We are excited to announce the official launch of the Stämpfli S1, unveiled at the prestigious River & Rowing Museum in Henley on October 24th, 2024. The event was attended by Olympic athletes, celebrated coaches, and even the Mayor of Henley, making it a truly memorable occasion. The Stämpfli S1 is an 8.2-meter-long boat, available in six crew weights ranging from 55kg to 110kg. One of its standout features is the newly optimized bow canvas designed for bow-mounted wing riggers, enhancing both performance and design. The boat’s contoured monocoque structure showcases an evolution of the revolutionary Stämpfli ST1 single, providing[..]

A lack of diversity is one of the greatest threats to rowing. This is not hyperbole nor is it a classic opening salvo to draw in ambivalent readers and self-generate headlines. It is simply a statement of fact and a reflection of where the sport currently is. Rowing has long been the preserve of the white and privileged but, increasingly, efforts are being made to address the chasm that exists between what rowing is and what rowing needs to become, both socially and from a sporting context. At Janousek and Stampfli, improving diversity and inclusion is one of the single-most[..]