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== About Coastal Rowing == |
== About Coastal Rowing == |
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Coastal rowing is a very old and unique sport which takes place only on the South Coast of England.<br /> |
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SCULLS (one rower using two blades)<br /> |
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PAIRS (two rowers using either one or two blades each)<br /> |
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FOURS (four rowers using one blade each & 1 coxswain)<br /> |
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FOURS (four rowers using one blade each & 1 coxswain) |
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Some of Wstover and Bournemouth Rowing Clubs' best boats were built 40years ago. They are lighter and faster than anything that can be bought today. They have to be maintained during the winter months so everyone lends a hand, from repairing blades to sanding and varnishing the boats. |
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Westover and Bournemouth Rowing Club[1], founded in 1865 is the oldest club in Bournemouth and rows in coastal rowing regattas on the South Coast of England.
About Coastal Rowing
Coastal rowing is a very old and unique sport which takes place only on the South Coast of England.
Coastal boats differ from the river boats that people are used to seeing as they have a wider bottom, are shorter by about 8 foot and the seats are staggered. This helps improve stability in rough coastal waters.
Coastal rowing is done in different types of boats using oars (known as blades):
SCULLS (one rower using two blades)
PAIRS (two rowers using either one or two blades each)
FOURS (four rowers using one blade each & 1 coxswain)
Under 16 members must always row using two blades (known as sculling).