Rowing
Encyclopedia
Boats
- Watercraft rowingWatercraft rowingWatercraft rowing is the act of propelling a boat using the motion of oars in the water. The difference between paddling and rowing is that with rowing the oars have a mechanical connection with the boat whereas with paddling the paddles are hand-held with no mechanical connection.This article...
, a form of propulsion - Rowing (sport)Rowing (sport)Rowing is a sport in which athletes race against each other on rivers, on lakes or on the ocean, depending upon the type of race and the discipline. The boats are propelled by the reaction forces on the oar blades as they are pushed against the water...
, competitive rowing- Coastal and ocean rowingCoastal and ocean rowingCoastal and offshore rowing is a type of rowing performed at sea. Due to the harsher conditions encountered, the boats are wider and more robust than those used on rivers and lakes.-International competition:...
, rowing performed on the sea - Ocean rowingOcean rowingOcean rowing is the sport of rowing across oceans. The sport is as much a psychological as it is a physical challenge. Rowers often have to endure long periods at sea without help often many days if not weeks away. The challenge is especially acute for solo rowers who are held in especially high...
, the sport of rowing across oceans
- Coastal and ocean rowing
Exercise
- Indoor rowing, rowing machine based exercise similar to rowing boats
- Rowing exerciseRowing exerciseIn strength training, rowing is a form of muscular resistance training exercise that shares many characteristics of rowing a boat without involving water or a boat...
, resistance training exercise