Rowing is a
sport in which athletes race against each other on river, 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. The sport can be both recreational, focusing on learning the techniques required, and competitive where overall
fitness plays a large role. It is also one of the oldest
Olympic sports. In the
United States,
Australia and
Canada, high school and
collegiate rowing is sometimes referred to as
crew.While rowing, the athlete sits in the boat facing backwards (towards the
stern), and uses the
oars which are held in place by the
oarlocks to propel the boat forward (towards the
bow). This may be done on a
river,
lake,
sea, or other large body of
water. It is a demanding sport requiring strong core balance as well as physical strength and cardiovascular endurance.
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