Survivor Rowing Network Racing at San Diego Crew Classic 2025

Survivor Rowing Network Racing at San Diego Crew Classic 2025

In anticipation of the upcoming San Diego Crew Classic, JL Racing is honored to highlight the inspiring journeys of four remarkable athletes who will be competing in Survivor Rowing Network (SRN) boats. The athletes, Dale Parenti, Dan Lynch, Shari Lowen, and Napoleon Griffin, each discovered rowing through unique paths shaped by personal challenges and triumphs. From battling cancer to seeking new athletic endeavors, their stories reflect resilience, community, and the transformative power of sport. Join us as we learn about their experiences, insights, and aspirations ahead of this special event, celebrating SRN's inaugural presence at Crew Classic.

Pride 2025 Pre-Order Store

Pride 2025 Pre-Order Store

We are so PROUD to be an LGBTQIA+ ally. Equality, Love, and Pride are the principles that JL is built on. Join us in showing your support for your teammates and your community with our performance pride collection made in collaboration with Team JL Ambassadors, Willow Arts and Michael Toutloff, for Pride Month. Pride Month is celebrated every June in tribute to those involved in the Stonewall Riots, and we welcome you to get ready to celebrate around the boathouse with us! Order your gear now, and wear it in June!

Purdue Crew Row-a-Thon

Purdue Crew Row-a-Thon

Each year, Purdue Crew engages in a fundraising effort known as the “Row-a-Thon.” The Row-a-thon event takes place at the Tippecanoe Mall in Lafayette, Indiana, and is a community service event to support both the Lafayette Urban Ministry’s (LUM) Good Samaritan Fund as well as Purdue Crew. This year, the Row-a-Thon will take place on Saturday, February 8th from 8am-6pm EST. Athletes will row a marathon, 26.2 miles, over the course of three hours on indoor rowing machines. 

JL Spotlight: Kateryna Maistrenko

JL Spotlight: Kateryna Maistrenko

Kateryna (Katya) Maistrenko grew up around rowing. Her mom and dad both represented their countries in the 1988 and 1972 Olympics, respectively. They built and operated a large rowing center in Ukraine while Katya grew up. It was only natural that she started rowing when she was just 9 years old. Throughout her rowing career, Katya has rowed on the Ukrainian National Team, as well as for an NCAA Division I school in Washington. She was in the US when the war broke out in Ukraine. She found comfort by continuing to train on the water while also fundraising to support the people of Ukraine.