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Coxless four. A coxless four, abbreviated as a 4- and also called a straight four, [1] is a racing shell used in the sport of competitive rowing. It is designed for four persons who propel the boat with sweep oars, without a coxswain. The crew consists of four rowers, each having one oar. There are two rowers on the stroke side (rower's right ...
A coxed four, abbreviated as a 4+, is a racing shell used in the sport of competitive rowing. It is designed for four persons who propel the boat with sweep oars and is steered by a coxswain. The crew consists of four rowers, each having one oar, and a cox. There are two rowers on the stroke side (rower's right hand side) and two on the bow ...
The primary sweep oar racing boats are as follows. Eight (8+) A shell with 8 rowers. Always with coxswain because of the size, weight and speed of the boat; bowloader eights exist but are banned from most competitions for safety reasons. Four (4-) or (4+) A shell with 4 rowers. Coxless fours (4-) are often referred to as straight fours, and are ...
The increased power is achieved through the increased leverage on the oar provided by the longer limbs of the athlete. In multi-person boats (2,4, or 8), the lightest person typically rows in the bow seat at the front of the boat. Rowing is a low-impact sport with movement only in defined ranges, so that twist and sprain injuries are rare.
The traditional terminology, in a strict application, varies between boats operating on salt water and in fresh water. "Rowing" at sea denotes each rower operating a pair of oars, one on each side of the boat. When each person uses a single oar on one side of the boat, that action is termed "pulling". In fresh water terminology, "rowing" is the ...
In a rowing crew, the coxswain (/ ˈkɒksən / 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 coxswain's role while on the water is ...
A 5-seat hot tub with a cast acrylic shell, supported by a frame structure, showing vents for water circulation and massage. Outdoor hot tubs. A hot tub is a large tub full of water used for hydrotherapy, relaxation or pleasure. Some have powerful jets for massage purposes. Hot tubs are sometimes also known as " spas " or by the trade name ...
Jacuzzi. Jacuzzi is an American private company that manufactures and markets hot tubs, pools, and other bath products. [1] It is best known for the Jacuzzi hydrotherapy products. [2][1] The company is headquartered in Irvine, California. It is the largest hot tub manufacturer in Europe [1] with eight factories, the largest being in Italy. [3]