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2. Rowing stroke - Wikipedia

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   Man rowing in slow pace typical for long distances. In rowing (sport), the stroke is the action of moving the oar through the water in order to propel the boat forward. The two fundamental reference points in the stroke are the catch where the oar blade is placed in the water, [1] and the extraction (also known as the 'finish', 'release' or 'tapping down') where the oar blade is removed from ...

3. Stroke (position) - Wikipedia

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   Stroke side. Stroke side refers to the port side of the boat, which is on the left-hand side of a cox facing forwards, but on the right-hand side of a rower facing backwards. The usage derives from the tradition of having the stroke rower's oar be on the port side of the boat. However, the stroke seat oar in a sweep boat does not always emerge ...

4. Glossary of rowing terms - Wikipedia

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   The portion of the stroke from the catch to the finish (when the oar is in the water). This is the propulsive part of the stroke. Rating The number of strokes executed per minute by a crew. (also Stroke rate) Ratio The relationship between the time taken during the propulsive and recovery phases of a rowing or sculling action. Recovery

5. Coxswain (rowing) - Wikipedia

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   Coxswain (right) with stroke, 7th, 6th, 5th and 4th position rowers, at Summer Eights in Oxford. 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 ...

6. Oar (sport rowing) - Wikipedia

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   When the rower uses one oar on one side, it is called sweep rowing that the single oar is called a "sweep" oar. [1] When the rower uses two oars at the same time, one on each side, it is called sculling, and the two oars are called a pair of "sculls". Typical sculls are around 284 cm - 290 cm in length — sweep oars are 370 cm - 376 cm.

7. We Tried All The Rowing Machines Under $500. These Are ... - AOL

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   Magnetic Rowing Machine. For $400, Merach offers a magnetic rower that’s aesthetically pleasing, functions exactly as you expect an erg to, and is light enough for a single person to handle. It ...

8. Indoor rower - Wikipedia

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   Rowing on an ergometer requires four basic phases to complete one stroke; the catch, the drive, the finish and the recovery. The catch is the initial part of the stroke. The drive is where the power from the rower is generated while the finish is the final part of the stroke. Then, the recovery is the initial phase to begin taking a new stroke.

9. Stroke patient thought symptoms were the menopause - AOL

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   Everything was pointing towards reaching "that stage in life" but the dizziness, involuntary eye movements - especially at the computer screen - and problems with balance were symptoms she knew ...