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Rowing, often called crew in the United States, is the sport of racing boats using oars. It differs from paddling sports in that rowing oars are attached to the boat using rowlocks, while paddles are not connected to the boat. Rowing is divided into two disciplines: sculling and sweep rowing. In sculling, each rower holds two oars, one in each ...
With sweep rowing, riggers typically alternate sides, though it is not uncommon to see two adjacent seats rigged on the same side of the boat. (see bucket rigged) Rollers The wheels upon which the seat travels along its track. Rowlock Often used in the UK to for an Oarlock (see above). Also historically called 'Rowing Gate' by some ...
Kansas Crew is the co-ed college rowing club for the University of Kansas in Lawrence, Kansas. The club is located on a 5,000 meter stretch of the Kansas River. Kansas Crew was established in 1977. The team is coached by Dan Jewett. Notable alumni of the team include national team rowers Rob Zechmann, David Gabel, and Jenn Jewett.
In a rowing crew, the coxswain (/ ˈ k ɒ k s ən / KOK-sən; colloquially known as the cox or coxie) is a crewmember who does not row but directs the boat. [1] The coxswain sits facing the bow , unlike the rowers, and is responsible for steering the boat and coordinating the power and rhythm of the rowers.
The Miami Rowing Club team made history by winning the gold medal in the U17 category of the men’s coxed 4 boat during the prestigious Head of the Charles Regatta in Boston.
The Belen Jesuit crew team was outstanding at two big events. The Belen Boys’ Freshmen 8+ boat won a national championship during the Scholastic Rowing Association of America (SRAA) National ...
Arthur Delancey "Dan" Ayrault Jr. (January 21, 1935 – February 24, 1990) was an American competitive rower and two-time Olympic gold medalist. While competing at the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne, Australia , Ayrault won a gold medal in coxed pair with Conn Findlay and Kurt Seiffert . [ 1 ]
The United States National Women's Rowing Team is a select group of elite female athletes who represent the United States in international rowing competitions. The team first competed at the Olympics in 1976 and has had a multitude of successes. [ 1 ]