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Rowing
A Brief Overview:
Rowing is the action
of moving a vessel through the water by using bladed sticks called oars.
Rowing was originally
the only reliable source of propulsion for a boat, but it has lost most
of its practical and economic functions and is now practiced primarily
as a recreation and competitive sport throughout the world. In modern
rowing events, boats compete in two categories, either sculling or sweep
events.
In sweep events a
rower holds one oar and is part of a crew of 2, 4, or 8. In sculling,
a rower holds two oars and competes in boats that have 1, 2, or 4 scullers.
Racing boats are called shells and vary in size according to the number
of crew members. Crew members sit on sliding seats mounted on rollers
that permit leg muscles to be brought into use with each stroke.
Rowing technique must
be precise and repeated in unison by each boat member. Any mistake will
reduce speed. Rowing was adopted as an Olympic Games event in 1896, and
international amateur championships are held annually.
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