Well rowed Cam, particularly in those conditions. The improvements over the past 12 months have been incredible, but your dedication and heart is a constant. I doubt anyone got a bigger cheer all week than when you saluted the Yamsquad. Looking forward to seeing the next chapter.
Congratulations Cam, great to hear you’re positive perspective of what you’ve achieved. It’s been a bit of an education watching what’s been going on at Henley this week. Looking at the tiny technical considerations which make such a big difference. Love the fact you gave the Yamsquad a wave, very classy. Looking forward to the next Chapter in your progression. 👏👏👏
Good to see cam at Henley and the support we gave him the performance we are seeing from cam recently is incredible, and I hope the future holds well the man deserves it.
Every race is both a head game and a heart game as well. Yes your head got in the way after being rocked, but you showed all your fans your heart was still in the game. Thanks for sharing your journey! We are all with you Cam.
Well done Cam you can certainly hold your head up high. I saw the wave - pure class and what’s more is that it was applauded and cheered as such. Friday was a lousy weather day - this is a great springboard and confidence boost going into next season. Row Well! Row Hard!
Still getting goosebumps from that cheer. I'm sure you do too. It's been a great season. Looking forward to seeing what you get up to next season. #yamsquad
Well done Cam! Keep up the great work! Hopefully they do something about all the boat traffic with the HRR in the future. Where did you get those thicker handles from?
@@CameronBuchan Looks like an amazing atmosphere to be a part of, definitely on the bucket list to visit one day! Thanks, I’m looking at options to increase the diameter of mine. Was thinking of giving tennis grip a go first.
@@karnage04 definitely on a rowers bucket list! 100% recommend Friday or Saturday for the atmosphere, Sunday for the racing! Tennis grips definitely an option, I just found they needed changing more often. I've had the additional grips on for few months now without any issues
Hi Cam, armchair coach here. What a great showing at HRR and what a great attitute. With the significant improvements in technique over the last year this will bear you well for the coming seasons. With that, though, you are now beyond what I can offer. I will follow but refrain from coaching comments. I hope my observations have been insightful (equipment?) and with respect. A few last closing thoughts: think like a lightweight - every excess pound will slow you down (get lean). Think about shortening your stroke at the front end (watch all the leading 1x rowers). That piece of furniture you have for a seat - may I suggest you replace it with a Carl Douglas carbon seat. I've had one for 27 years and used on each of the three boats I've had in that time. If you're looking for a summer adventure, how about the Canadian Henley?
Thanks for that! Will continue to go with the guidance of my coach. Regarding shortening front of stroke because others have I think that's a negative way to approach my technique. And after trying out a lot of different seats, the "furniture" worked the best for me. Everyone is different after all! Lastly, travelling to Canada for Can Henley would be a mighty trek taking me out for a long time vs either some solid training here or racing against some local olympians. Thanks for the suggestions though!
Well done Cam. I thought the wave of appreciation was a really nice (and important) touch. We can only get so far in life on our own but it’s our family, friends and supporters who make us even better and we don’t stop to thank them enough.
When steering accuracy is so important, why do you not wear one of those little rear-view (ie front-view) mirrors that attach to the peak of a cap or sun visor? My wife bought me one, and you keep the view of the bow ball in line with your destination so you are only off track for a stroke or two.
Great race, Cam! I missed the acknowledgment wave on the live feed, but that was pure class. Those conditions would have kept me on the shore, no wonder you were tense. Again, excellent effort!
Coming up soon is the Boston Rowing Marathon - 31 miles from Lincoln to Boston along the River Witham on the third Sunday of every September including a portage over a lock at the 1/3 point. James Cracknell did it in 3.5 hours or so. Have you done it yet?
You have such a positive outlook on your achievements and on the good side of your race! As an athlete, doing many competition and stacking up against other teams all the time, it can get very easy to get lost in the self-comparison to other athletes or other teams. You do so well on seeing what you did well, and what you need to improve, but you explain it in a positive way. I have certainly learned from you for the past year that I have been watching your videos. Thank you for being this great influence in the rowing sport!
Open question to anyone that knows: On the concept two rower, does the drag factor reduce as you fatigue? I predominantly row 5km for general fitness I have no ambitions of becoming a great rower, I find when I set the drag to 125 it’s much harder for me to hit my times compared to when the drag is 140 or so? Thanks in advance.
Hey cam, do you think that changing the yambo no5 for something yellow really makes a difference or is it more because the yambo couldn't be used lately?
It was great to see you row in person! The progress you've made in the single has been immense and by sharing your journey, you've certainly provided inspiration for me and many others to keep improving! Can't wait to see you beat Ollie Zeidler at Henley next year!
Well rowed in challenging condutions. Immense improvement in technical ability. Think the other half of the schedule would have been slightly easier except for the final😂.
Damn cam, I thought the conditions looked bad from the henley stream, but seeing it from your gopro really put into perspective how bad the conditions are. I love listening to your mindset after a race like this, and honestly even with the bad strokes and the keeping tense, great race! looking forward to seeing your training take you to new heights
Hey there Cameron. I need one question answered because it is driving me crazy. I kinda let my wife row on the machine next to me and as I looked at her display I had to stop. She is making 10 to 11m with one stroke while only pulling around 150-160W. I am making 8 to 9m (on average) while pulling some 250 to 320W. Considering I am also bigger, with a longer reach, I cannot explain this. Best regards.
I don't really know what the question is. Are you asking me why your wife is going farther per stroke? Without seeing what is happening I can only guess that there is a difference in stroke rate ore technique or both!
@@CameronBuchan Exactly. How am I pulling more watts, have longer reach, but she is going farther per stroke. I think her stroke rate is lower (some 25spm), mine is around 30 to 33. It is true that she will maintain that tempo for no more than 500-1000m, whereas I can maintain 30spm for 2000m, averaging some 210W. But I am still nowhere near the 7 min. mark. It is driving me crazy 🤣.
@@headkickko609 yes, sounds like a combination of technique and stroke rate. I'm sure if you do 300 watts at the same rate as your wife doing 150 you'll cover more metres per stroke
@@headkickko609 also will say that higher metres per stroke doesn't necessarily mean faster. 300w is faster than 160 regardless of how many metres per stroke
@@jacktuite6038 Jones was good and was himself beaten by migthy Zeidler the next day. Cam did a good race and I am sure had learned a lot. Plus high level race experience, can't have enough of that. Thats a fortune, no need to be unlucky. Can't wait for Cams comments on that race.
