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A periauger or perogue (/pɪˈroʊg, ˈpiroʊg/) is a shallow draft, often flat-bottomed two-masted sailing vessel, often without a bowsprit, which also carried oars for rowing. Periaugers of varying sizes and designs were used extensively in the inland waterways of the eastern seaboard of the United States during the 18th to early 19th century.
Pirogues of Madagascar Pirogues, Niger A pirogue on the Niger River in Mali Statuette Karajà - Brazil - MHNT. A pirogue (/ p ɪ ˈ r oʊ ɡ / or / ˈ p iː r oʊ ɡ /), [1] also called a piragua or piraga, is any of various small boats, particularly dugouts and canoes. The word is French and is derived from Spanish piragua [piˈɾaɣwa], which ...
A pirogue is a small, ... The difference between paddling and rowing is that when rowing the oars have a mechanical connection with the boat, while when paddling the ...
With sweep rowing, riggers typically alternate sides, though it is not uncommon to see two adjacent seats rigged on the same side of the boat. (see bucket rigged) Rollers The wheels upon which the seat travels along its track. Rowlock Often used in the UK to for an Oarlock (see above). Also historically called 'Rowing Gate' by some ...
The term periagua was also applied to rowing scows similar to a john boat. [1] Periaguas were used in fishing and coastal and inter-island commerce. Early in the 18th century periaguas were used by pirates around the Bahamas, Cuba and Hispaniola. Periaguas could be rowed against the wind, useful for approaching potential victims or escaping ...
Rowing is the act of propelling a human-powered watercraft using the sweeping motions of oars to displace water and generate reactional propulsion.
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 ...
Compared to other types of canoes, smaller outrigger canoes can be quite fast, yet are also capable of being paddled and sailed in rougher water. This paddling technique, however, differs greatly from kayaking or rowing. The paddle, or blade, used by the paddler is single sided, with either a straight or a double-bend shaft.