Rowing
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Rowing is the perfect activity to increase fitness levels and form new bonds with your crew members.
Rowing usually consists of multiple intensive training sessions throughout the year with your allocated rowing club. Group training sessions teach members to become accountable for each other, to work collectively and to celebrate each others success.
Rowing in a 4 seater boat consists of a coxswain who steers the boat and shouts at crew members to push at different intervals of the race or during training drills. The stroke seat is closest to the stern of the boat. The Stroke seat usually is the most competitive and resilient team member of the boat. This is because they set the pace for the crew.
Behind the stroke is crew members, seat 3 and 2 who ensure they’re following the pace of the stroke and are maintaining power through the mid section of the boat.
The bow seat works as a second pair of eyes and ears for the cox. The bow seat shouts out to crew members to alert them of boats gaining momentum from behind and prompts the crew when to pick up the pace when neccessary.
If you would prefer to row individually, sculling in a single-seat vessel is an alternative option. A sculler steers the boat with two oars, without the assistance of a coxswain. This can be a difficult manoeuvre, as it requires balance, stamina and greater awareness of your surroundings (in contrast to a 4 or 8 seater vessel).
Season and times:
Year-round
Location:
Lake Burley Griffin.
Clubs in Canberra:
Canberra Rowing Club
Black Mountain Rowing Club
Capital Lakes Rowing Club
Cost:
Membership fees will vary between clubs and membership type, however a yearly membership will tend to cost around $700
Level of experience required:
For a non-student adult.