Rowing or sculling is a popular water sport that involves propelling a boat through the water using oars. It's a physically demanding and challenging hobby that requires strength, endurance, and coordination. But for those who love being on the water and pushing their limits, rowing or sculling can be an incredibly rewarding and satisfying experience. Whether you're rowing for leisure or competition, this sport offers a unique combination of physical exertion and peacefulness on the water. With its many benefits, including improved cardiovascular fitness and a stronger back and core, it's easy to see why so many people have taken up rowing or sculling as a hobby. So why not hop in a boat today and see what this exhilarating sport is all about?
Flat end of oar that enters water
Beginning of rowing stroke when oar enters water
Coxswain who steers boat and calls race strategy
When oar gets stuck in water disrupting stroke rhythm
Power phase of rowing stroke using legs and back
Rotating oar blade parallel to water during recovery
Essential terms every beginner should know
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Common terms and definitions at a glance
10 terms organized alphabetically
Beginning of rowing stroke when oar enters water
Example: "Clean catch at the front end"
Coxswain who steers boat and calls race strategy
Example: "The cox called a perfect race"
When oar gets stuck in water disrupting stroke rhythm
Example: "She caught a crab on that stroke"
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