Here is some helpful information for novice rowers to become familiar with the equipment and terms used in rowing.
Frequently Used Terms
Parts of the Stroke
Catch: Placing the blade into the water at the end of the recovery
Drive: The leg push that propels the boat forward. The correct order is: legs, body, arms
Finish: The final part of the rower’s stroke where the blade comes out of the water
Recovery: The transition from the finish to the catch where the blade is out of the water
Parts of the Boat
Shell: Another name for a rowing or sculling boat.
Rigger: The rigger is the metal bracing attached to the side of the boat that holds the oarlock
Oarlock: Mounted at the end of the rigger, the oarlock is a u-shaped swivel that holds the oar in position. The oarlock is the pivot point for the oar
Gunwhale: The top edge of the shell where the riggers are secured
Foot Stretcher: An adjustable bracket in the bottom of the shell where Shoes are attached giving the rower a way to secure their feet
Stern: The back of the shell
Bow: The front of the boat
Starboard: The right side of the boat when facing the bow. Since rowers are seated facing backward, starboard is on the rower’s left
Port: The left side of the boat when facing the bow. Since rowers are seated facing backward, port is on the rower’s right
Other Rowing Terms
Coxswain: The coxswain is the member of the crew who sits in a small seat either in the bow or the stern. Often abbreviated to “cox,” this person steers the shell and coaches the rowers during a race
"Way Enough": A command to stop rowing used by the coxswains and coaches
Stroke Rate: Number of strokes taken per minute
Ergometer (Erg): An indoor rowing machine
"Catching Crabs": A term for when your oar gets caught in the water
Catch: Placing the blade into the water at the end of the recovery
Drive: The leg push that propels the boat forward. The correct order is: legs, body, arms
Finish: The final part of the rower’s stroke where the blade comes out of the water
Recovery: The transition from the finish to the catch where the blade is out of the water
Parts of the Boat
Shell: Another name for a rowing or sculling boat.
Rigger: The rigger is the metal bracing attached to the side of the boat that holds the oarlock
Oarlock: Mounted at the end of the rigger, the oarlock is a u-shaped swivel that holds the oar in position. The oarlock is the pivot point for the oar
Gunwhale: The top edge of the shell where the riggers are secured
Foot Stretcher: An adjustable bracket in the bottom of the shell where Shoes are attached giving the rower a way to secure their feet
Stern: The back of the shell
Bow: The front of the boat
Starboard: The right side of the boat when facing the bow. Since rowers are seated facing backward, starboard is on the rower’s left
Port: The left side of the boat when facing the bow. Since rowers are seated facing backward, port is on the rower’s right
Other Rowing Terms
Coxswain: The coxswain is the member of the crew who sits in a small seat either in the bow or the stern. Often abbreviated to “cox,” this person steers the shell and coaches the rowers during a race
"Way Enough": A command to stop rowing used by the coxswains and coaches
Stroke Rate: Number of strokes taken per minute
Ergometer (Erg): An indoor rowing machine
"Catching Crabs": A term for when your oar gets caught in the water
Parts of the Boat
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Parts of the Stroke
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