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  2. Rowing (sport) - Wikipedia

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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 ...

  3. Sculling - Wikipedia

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    Sculling is a form of rowing in which a boat is propelled by one or more rowers, each of whom operates two oars, one held in the fingers and upper palm of each hand. [4] This contrasts with the other common method of rowing, sweep rowing, in which each rower may use both hands to operate a single oar on either the port or starboard side of the ...

  4. Octuple scull - Wikipedia

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    An octuple sculling shell, often simply called an oct and abbreviated as an 8x [1] or 8x+, [2] is a racing shell used in the sport of rowing.. Unlike the eight (8+), a racing shell with a crew of eight rowers and a coxswain (cox) [2] that can be seen at the Olympic Games and the Boat Race, [2] in which each of the eight rowers have one oar (or blade) which they pull with both arms, [note 1] in ...

  5. Oar (sport rowing) - Wikipedia

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    Two "cleaver" sculls. The blades which enter the water are at the top of the picture and the handles are at the bottom. Note how the oar shaft connects not to the midline of the blade (as is the case of macons) but rather higher pitch, that is toward an upper part of the spoon/blade when perpendicular to the waterline.

  6. Boat positions - Wikipedia

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    (In coxed boats, the coxswain will assist the stroke in establishing the rate). Because of the great responsibilities, the rower in the stroke seat will usually be one of the most technically sound members of the boat, capable of setting a good rhythm. The stroke is typically the best rower in the boat. Boat positions within an 8+ shell.

  7. 6 Best Rowing Workouts To Melt Belly Fat - AOL

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    What You Need: A rower and a timer. This workout involves burning 500 calories in the shortest amount of time. Expect to complete it in 25-30 minutes. The Routine: Row 500 meters (5 sets)

  8. Rowing - Wikipedia

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    Rowing is functionally similar to paddling, but rowing requires oars to be mechanically attached to the boat, and the rower drives the oar like a lever, exerting force in the same direction as the boat's travel; while paddles are completely hand-held and have no attachment to the boat, and are driven like a cantilever, exerting force opposite ...

  9. Good Sports: Fresno woman gains recognition with indoor rowing

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    While indoor rowing is an excellent full-body, low-impact exercise, Morgan McGrath has used it to gain international recognition. Good Sports: Fresno woman gains recognition with indoor rowing [Video]

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