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WHAT IS COASTAL ROWING?

Unlike river rowing (a sport for wimps!) we row in the sea! It can be choppy, especially at Bournemouth and that gives us an advantage when we race in competitions as we're used to rough conditions. This is a very old and unique World sport which takes place only on the South Coast of the UK.


TYPES OF BOATS

Coastal boats differ from river boats as they have a wider bottom, are shorter by about 8 foot and the seats are staggered. This helps improve stability in rough coastal waters.
Coastal rowing is done in different types of boats using oars (known as blades):
SCULLS (one rower using two blades)
PAIRS (two rowers using either one or two blades each)
FOURS (four rowers using one blade each & 1 coxswain)
Under 16 members must always row using two blades (known as sculling).


BOAT WORK

Some of our best boats were built 40years ago! They are lighter and faster than anything you can buy today! We have to maintain them so during the winter months everyone lends a hand, from repairing blades to sanding and varnishing the boats.

Last Updated 08/12/2006 14:53:00 by Nicola Bennett
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