
Crew Rowing Positions - Who Sits Where? - Rowing Crazy
Aug 4, 2024 · The rower closest to the bow is called the Bowman or just Bow. In an Eight, #1 and #2 are called the Bow Pair. They are often the smallest members of the crew (other than the …
Rowing Terminology 101: From Bow to Stern-Understanding the …
Aug 24, 2024 · New to rowing? Learn the key rowing terminology to better understand the sport, improve your technique, and communicate effectively with fellow rowers.
Bow (position) - Wikipedia
In rowing, the bow (or bow woman or bowman or bowperson) is the rower seated closest to the bow of the boat, which is the forward part of the boat. The other end of the boat is called the …
Boat positions - Wikipedia
In the sport of rowing, each rower is numbered by boat position in ascending order from the bow to the stern (with the exception of single sculls). The person who is seated on the first seat is …
Rowing Explained – Unionville Crew
Seats 1 and 2 are referred to as the bow pair and the person in position 1 is call bow. This pair sets the boat or balances the boat. Rowers in these positions must have a smooth and fluid …
30 Must-Know Rowing Terms, Phrases and Slang
Jun 15, 2024 · In rowing terminology, rowers are also sometimes referred to as “bow” or “stern” based on their seating position relative to the front or back of the boat. #24 Stroke The rower …
College rowing 101: A beginner's guide to the sport's terminology ...
4 days ago · Bow/stern: These are the front/back of the boat. Regatta : This is a rowing competition featuring a series of races. Power 10 : This command given by the coxswain …
Who sits where in a rowing eight? - British Rowing
Feb 1, 2019 · Bow. The bow pair have a key job in an eight because, while at stroke there’s a risk of overworking by picking up too much load, in the bows the risk is to under work. Here, the …
Terminology - USRowing
Bow (“Bow seat”): The rower closest to the front/bow of the boat. Coxswain: The person in the boat responsible for steering, safety, motivating the crew, and race strategy. The coxswain …
Rowing Basics - Row New Jersey
Rowing Positions Each seat in the boat is numbered according to its position going from bow to stern. In an eight, the seats are 1 to 8 and the coxswain. The #1 seat (the seat closest to the …