PowerLine Rowing Instrumentation

The ultimate analysis tool for coaches and athletes

PowerLine is a complete instrumentation system for rowing. It measures the forces, angles and speeds needed to evaluate crew technique and performance. Combined with video, it makes the ultimate coaching tool. Among its many features, you can:

measure individual power output within a crew
correlate force curves with video
identify well-matched rowing techniques

Coaches and athletes alike can use the system to quantify improvements in technique and performance, and to optimise rig and equipment. It provides valuable feedback from uncoached outings.

Coaches will find the system an excellent tool for working with athletes and setting targets. The selection process is aided by identifying well-matched techniques and quantifying power outputs for each crew member.

With 30 years combined experience in instrumentation for motorsport and F1, the design team knew that the humble rowing boat actually presented a tough challenge. Our design goals for PowerLine were:

Easy to install
Easy to use
Rugged
Unobtrusive
Accurate
Fast
Scalable
Affordable

We think we’ve achieved our goals! During its three year development cycle, PowerLine has become standard equipment for the GB National Squad. The product launch in July 2005 includes oarlock force and angle, boat speed and acceleration, and video synchronisation. Other sensors are either prototyped or in development and will be made available as products in due course.