Rowing

Rowing, also known as crew at the competitive level, is believed to be one of the original sports of the Olympic Games. It first became a competitive collegiate sport in 1852, with Harvard and Yale Universities competing against each other. You can compete in rowing as either a single, double, teams of four and sometimes eight.To compete at the highest level in rowing, one must be in top physical condition. One way that rowing athletes stay in shape is by training on a rowing machine. 

There are a few necessary tools and equipment needed when rowing. A boat is the most important of all equipment, without it there is no rowing. Boats are made of either wood, carbon fibre or plastic, can weigh anywhere from 30.8 to 211 pounds and measure anywhere from 27 to 62 feet.

Next is the oar.  When rowing, oars help you get from point A to point B. In competition the lighter the oar is the better. Oars are usually hollow and attached to the boat, this makes for less work for whoever in rowing. There are no enforced restrictions on the length of oars. However, the average length ranges from nine-feet-nine-inches to 12 feet nine inches.

Other equipment for sport rowing

Life Jacket 

Rowing Shoes 

Rowing Jacket 

Ergs (Rowing Machines)	Oars	Apparel	Life Jacket

External Links

• Rowing Documents -- From glossaries, to rules, and more.
• FISA -- The official World Rowing Site.
• Books -- Instructional, mostly.
• Movies

International Resources

For this resource in your home country, please see:
DE: Rudern