latest news.
2/5/2012
VACATION
We will be closed for a vacation between 2/11 and 2/21. We will have limited access to email so please feel free to drop us a note. Our apologies for any inconvenience this may cause.
1/1/2012
Wishing you all a happy and healthy 2012.
11/05/2011
We now sell Wheeleez boat carts. These carts are ideal for use with the Edons and there are a few options to choose from. See the ACCESSORIES page
08.24.2011
We've added a link on the links page to the Danish distributor, Modest Sport. There's a nice video at the bottom of the page.
07.21.2011
We would like to add more rowing related links to our links page. if you have something you would like to include please email us at info@virginiarowing.com
02.05.2011
Edon TS515 Rowing Boats from Virginia Rowing
Just a note about delivery
We use a specialist carrier to deliver our boats to your door. Although we always keep a stock of boats at our base in Norfolk Va, at this time of year delivery times can increase a little and it's worth bearing that in mind when deciding when to order, sooner is always better, Spring is almost here..
Please send comments to:
info@virginiarowing.com
Simple to car top with a wide variety of standard rowboat or kayak systems.
Handles between the seat runners for ease of pick up.
Edon rowboats are constructed of a special polyetylene foam sandwich for lightness, damage resistence and strength.
Removable pontoons for cold water rowing or learning
Quick release rigger with patented cam locking system
Every Edon rowboat comes with stackable cradles.
Edon recreational rowing boats - TS515 scull
LIGHT, AFFORDABLE, FAST AND FUN.
The most popular and affordable sliding seat single scull in Europe and Australia is now available here in the USA and only from The Virginia Rowing Company.
Light, easy to use, durable, fast and a lot of fun the Edon TS515 training scull is the ideal sliding seat row boat for recreational rowers and for clubs and camps.
LIGHT AND EASY: Edon TS515 rowing boats have a hull weight of around 45lbs making them very manageable, whether you're moving it down your dock or car topping to the nearest lake. Recreational rowboats (also called sculling boats) are often heavy and difficult to pick up but Edons are lighter and have handles bow and stern as well as between the seat runners so moving them is never a problem. The Edon is a recreational rowboat that the average person can pick up and move on their own with confidence.
FAST: Responsive and quick, Edon TS515 rowing boats provide the sculler with a rewarding turn of speed, ensuring that you get out everything you put in whilst being comfortable and not "tippy". Edon TS515 rowboats, Fast, fun and affordable.
STABLE: The Ideal sliding seat rowing boat for learning, for exercise or for recreation. The Edon TS515 is a fast yet stable boat that you'll feel comfortable and confident in.
Although stable Edon rowboats have a roundish bottom which
provides enough feedback for the rower to be able to keep a check on and improve their technique.
PONTOONS: For added stability all Edon rowboats come with pontoons which can be fitted or removed in seconds. The pontoons connect directly to the wing rigger and have been hydrodynamically designed to ensure they don't impede boat speed. With the pontoons fitted the boat is almost impossible to flip, a real benefit when learning to scull or if you row on cold water where falling in would be a serious hazard.
FAST RIGGING: Rigging or derigging your Edon rowing boat for storage or transportation is done in seconds thanks to a patented quick release system that's precise and robust.
TOUGH: The Edon TS515 rowboat is not fragile like carbon or glass fiber boats, Edons are the only rowing boats made from a special polyethylene
foam sandwich material which makes them durable but also light. The Edon will take many a knock in the garage,
boathouse or on the water without a problem and this tough yet light construction makes Edon rowing boats ideal for schools, camps
and as club trainers.
EDON TS515 SPECIFICATION
length:
17 feet (5.15m)
width:
23 inches (60 cm)
Hull weight: 45lbs (20kg)
Capacity: 240lbs (110kg)
Spread: 159cm (adjustable)
Rigger: Aluminium
Colour: White with grey fleck
Made in Australia
BASIC TRAINER: With the pontoons fitted the Edon is the perfect platform for young and not so young to learn
to scull without spending all their time in the water, inspiring confidence and a positive learning experience. With the pontoons off you have an excellent training and recreational sculling boat which is fast, easy to row and fun to use.
EASY STORAGE: Edon rowing boats come with a free set of cradles
for garage or boat house storage. At only 17 feet (5.15m) long the
Edon can be stored almost
anywhere and car topping your Edon is simple due to the light weight and robust construction.
SET UP: Settings such as spread and oarlock height are identical to standard racing boats which makes the Edon perfect for progression in the sport.
Features:
- Quick Release Rigger
- Free Storage Cradles
- Removable Pontoons
- Dual action seat
- Standard seat runners
- Standard sculling oarlocks
Affordable Edon rowboats for sale in the USA and Canada only from Virginia Rowing
Rowing? Sculling? What's in a name?
Rowing and sculling are both used when talking about sliding seat one man rowboats. Sculling is actually more correct but can confuse things and even very experienced scullers will say they're going rowing. We don't think it actually matters what you call it as long as you enjoy doing it. Edon rowing boats are designed to ensure that you do enjoy it.
Edon rowing boats - Ideal for learning, exercise and for recreational rowing. Shipped economically all across the USA and into Canada.
Affordable rowing boats for individuals, for clubs and for camps.