Friday 20 February 2015

What is rowing?

It is a water sport in which the athlete competes in boats propelled by muscular force of one or more rowers.

In a rowing boat all load bearing elements must be fixed to the body of the boat, but the car is sitting where the rower can move. If the car is moving or not result in classification or another.

The outrigger sailing is characterized by having a seat on wheels that allows you to use your legs for propulsion of the vessel. In fixed seat rowing, the rower is sitting on a fixed seat, and propulsion is done with the torso and arms. In both modes the paddler sits with his back to the direction of movement and are guided by buoys, signs or indications judges helmsman.

It has been an Olympic sport since the 1900 Paris Games. These include rowing events for men and women.

The races usually are in lakes and lagoons along 2 km. There are also river ride 4-6 km. This sport requires strength and endurance.

Remo

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