Zig Danziger spent 30 years writing the book about his time on the Rowing team at Yale University. He died last week and Small Puddles his friends and colleagues joined me on this week's RowingChat in his memory. Carole Claps is his publicist, Alix James is mentioned in the book and rowed at Yale on the womens team, Dave Vogel was his coach of the lightweight squad and Mike Hard was his best friend. Timestamps to the interview 01:00 Introduction and connections to Zig 05:00 Zig was the most altruistic person I ever met - Carole 09:00 The "Golden Oar" awards dinner story - where's the check / cheque? 14:00 What it was like rowing at Yale in 1980s - Alix 16:00 Title IX and the naked sit-in at the athletic director's office 22:00 Quitting the program wasn't an option 24:00 As a coach, I had little incentive to drop an athlete - Dave. My first memory of Zig 34:00 How rowing creates bonds that help to overcome adversity 36.00 The psychology of the non-quitter. An environment that encourages testing yourself and surpassing your limits. 42:00 The top rowers were "Gods" 46:00 Why buy the book? The mundane details of collegiate rowing life are accurately described. Rowing is an organising force for self-management. As a sport it's a moving meditation.