Row101

Basically the stroke is made up of four parts:

The crew that's making it look easy is most likely the one doing the best job.
Continuous, fluid motion of the rowers, no discernible end or beginning. Rowers strive
for perfect synchronization in the boat, clean catches of the oar blade as it drops into
the water. Rowers use either one oar (called sweeping) or two (called sculling).

The different size shells are for one, two, four and eight rowers. The four and eight
rowers shells also have a coxswain. The coxswain steers the boat, watches the crew
for errors, and actuates the coach's game plan for the race.

Few sports are as physically demanding to the entire body as rowing. And, since
rowing a mile in approximately four minutes places huge demands on the body's aerobic
system, rowers utilize oxygen better than almost any other athlete. The best aspect
of rowing is that it is a lifetime sport.

Now is the time to discover our sport! At a very early age we all gain some experience
with soccer, baseball, basketball or football. Rowing, however, is new to anyone your
age. You will learn how to row with others who are learning the sport for the first time.
And to keep it fair and competitive, you will race against crews with similar experience.

The best way to learn about rowing is to experience it for yourself. Contact us to
learn how you can join Mel Hi Crew.

You can also catch up on rowing terms!

Rowing requires the athlete to
possess the leg power of a speed
skater, the back strength of a
weight lifter, the endurance of a
marathon runner, the reflexes of a
sprinter, and the balance of a
skate boarder. At Melbourne High
School, you have the opportunity
to develop these skills and become
a rower.

Rowing is a year-round, full-body
conditioning sport. The whole body
is involved in moving a shell
through the water.