Rowing — may refer to:* Watercraft rowing, rowing as a form of propulsion * Rowing (sport), competitive rowing ** Coastal and ocean rowing, rowing performed on the sea ** Ocean rowing, the sport of rowing across oceans * Indoor rowing, structured exercise … Wikipedia
Rowing (sport) — All eight types of racing boats, six of which are part of the Olympic Games 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… … Wikipedia
rowing — Propulsion of a boat by means of oars. As a sport, it involves one of two kinds of boat: (1) the shell, a narrow, light racing boat propelled by eight rowers pulling single oars under the direction of a coxswain; and (2) the scull, a racing shell … Universalium
rowing — In rowing (unlike canoe paddling) the human effort of arms and legs, maximized by a sliding seat, is complemented by mechanical advantage as oars pivot in rowlocks fixed on the boat’s side or, better still, on outriggers. A sculler pulling a… … Encyclopedia of contemporary British culture
Watercraft rowing — Rowing in the Amstel River by a student rowing club. Watercraft 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… … Wikipedia
Rowing club — A rowing club is a club for people interested in the sport of Rowing. Rowing clubs are usually located near a body of water, whether natural or artificial, that is large enough for manoeuvering of the shells (rowing boats). Clubs usually have… … Wikipedia
St. Catharines Rowing Club — The St. Catharines Rowing Club is a non profit organization located in St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada. It has a long history of rowing excellence and community service dating back over more than a century.Founded in 1903 Port Dalhousie, Ontario… … Wikipedia
Glossary of rowing terms — In competitive rowing, the following specialized terms are important in the corresponding aspects of the sport: Boat Classes In competitive rowing events, abbreviations are used for different boat classes.;Weight: *L or Lt:Lightweight rowing *If… … Wikipedia
Skadi (rowing club) — A.R.S.R. Skadi , or Algemene Rotterdamse Studenten Roeivereniging Skadi , is a Dutch student rowing club, located in Rotterdam.The name Skadi refers to the goddess Skaði from Norse mythology, while A.R.S.R. is the abbreviation for Algemene… … Wikipedia
Westover and Bournemouth Rowing Club — was founded in 1865 and is the oldest club in Bournemouth. It competes in coastal rowing regattas organised by the Hants and Dorset Amateur Rowing Associationon [ [http://matthewbull.com/hdara/home/index.php Hants and Dorset Amateur Rowing… … Wikipedia