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Rowing is the oldest intercollegiate sport in the United States. Men's rowing has organized collegiate championships in various forms since 1871. The Intercollegiate Rowing Association (IRA) has been the de facto national championship for men since 1895. Women's rowing initially competed in its intercollegiate championships as part of the ...
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.
A Nielsen-Kellerman cox box in a rowing shell. A cox box is an electronic device used in competitive rowing that combines a digital stroke rate monitor, stopwatch, and voice amplifier. [1] It is generally used by a coxswain to monitor the crew's performance, and amplify instructions given by the cox using a microphone and series of wired ...
These 11 trainer-approved indoor rowing machines, including pieces from Concept2, Peloton, and more, are the best to add to your home gym setup. ... Editor Review: "Row with new purpose on Ergatta ...
The Fitness Reality 1000 Plus tweaks upon the nitty-gritty of a standard magnetic rowing machine—14 resistance levels, on-demand classes access, real-time analytics, etc.—with the ...
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 ...
Boats used in the sport of rowing may be adjusted in many different ways according to the needs of the crew, the type of racing, and anticipated rowing conditions. The primary objective of rigging a boat is to accommodate the different physiques and styles of rowing of the crew in such a way that the oars move in similar arcs through the water, thus improving the crew's efficiency and ...
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 ...