To begin with, the idea of rowing online with other people all over the world is really cool and a lot of fun.
Once people have tried it, they quickly realize there are many people out there just like them who share common interests and rowing goals, whether it be weight control, fitness and health, training or competition.
People also quickly make friends and rowing buddies online, and tend to row more with people who have a similar interest to their own, for example losing a lot of weight, or training together to prepare for the CRASH-B rowing championships.
Over time, the whole online rowing activity becomes very motivating. The added commitment of knowing others are expecting you to turn up and row makes it that much more likely that you'll do the rowing rather than let it slide, so online rowing becomes an important tool for keeping up your rowing.
People also develop great friendships online with others from around the world, and come to know them well through the online chat before and after online sessions.
Overall, online rowing is cool, fun, very motivating and a great boost to your rowing, and it's very easy to do.