Rowing
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A Window on ... Rowing |
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Welcome to Rowing |
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 For many people, rowing was simply a means of getting across a stretch of water on a boat. It is, in fact, a traditional sport dating back to the ancient Egyptians and Romans but the sport has come a long way since those ancient galley races. Today, it is a popular recreation sport enjoyed by men, women and juniors around the world as a means of relaxing and keeping fit. It can be competitive or just for fun!This site looks at different rowing events. It provides advice and information for young rowers, and tells you a little bit about the history of the sport. You can find information about joining a club, what to wear, and the organisations that govern the sport in this country and around the world. Although it is often considered a fine weather sport, these pages might encourage you to enjoy the sport of rowing all year round.
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About Rowing About Rowing looks briefly at the history of the sport and describes the world of rowing today. | |||||||||||||
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Get Started How do you get started? Rowing clubs, boats and the right gear to wear are all reviewed in Get Started.
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Row, Row, Row ... How do you row a boat? What is the job of each rower in a team? What does the cox do? These and other questions are answered in Row, Row, Row.
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Information Hot links to other rowing sites on the web, plus contact addresses and extra info can be found on the Information page. |
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FAQs A selection of Frequently Asked Questions from young people who are new to the sport. |
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