Performance tracking for rowers who compete

Competitive rowing demands precise training data. Watta captures every erg session with AI-powered OCR, tracks personal bests across all standard distances, and provides Effort Scores that quantify training load — because at the competitive level, every detail matters.

The Problem

Training data is scattered across multiple platforms

Competitive rowers use Concept2 logbook for metres, Strava for sharing, spreadsheets for training plans, and WhatsApp for coach communication. There is no single source of truth for erg data.

Tracking training load is manual and subjective

Most competitive rowers use session RPE or rough estimates to track training load. Without an objective, automated intensity metric, periodisation decisions are based on feel rather than data.

Personal best tracking across distances is incomplete

Competitive rowers care about PBs across 500m, 1K, 2K, 5K, 6K, 10K, half marathon, and marathon. Keeping accurate records across all these distances is tedious without automation.

How Watta Helps

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Comprehensive PB Tracking

Watta automatically tracks personal bests across all standard erg distances — 500m, 1K, 2K, 5K, 6K, 10K, half marathon, and marathon. Every PB is recorded and celebrated.

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Effort Score for Periodisation

Use Effort Scores to map training load across mesocycles. Identify base, build, peak, and taper phases with objective data rather than subjective feel.

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AI-Powered Data Capture

Photograph your PM5 screen and get instant, accurate data extraction. Splits, stroke rate, distance, intervals — all captured and stored automatically.

How It Works

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Snap your erg screen

Take a photo of your PM5 display after your workout. Gallery upload works too.

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AI extracts your data

Watta reads every metric — time, split, distance, stroke rate, heart rate, and calories.

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Get your Effort Score

A 0-100 score combining cardiac load, work output, pacing, and economy shows exactly how hard you worked.

Ready to track smarter?

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Frequently Asked Questions

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