lake tuggeranong rowing club

rowing

what is rowing?

Rowing is a team sport that can be individual. It is a sport that requires strength, but technique is of utmost importance. Rowing is a low impact, yet strenuous sport. Confused?

Rowing is quite different to other sports. Rowing in its simplest terms involves an individual or a team propelling a boat across the water using oars. Competitive rowing aims to do this as quickly as possible.

The best way to find out what rowing is all about, is by coming down and trying it for yourself. See the learn section of this website to find out about the programs we offer.

These are some of the reasons why our members row:

• 'the feeling of being out on the water is amazing'
• 'I love the teamwork and feeling like we are working as one'
• 'it is just a great way to keep fit'
• 'the rhythm of the boat gliding across the water makes you want to row for hours'
• 'it is an all over body workout - you use your legs, back and arms all at the same time!'
• 'I increase my strength while also working my heart and lungs'
• 'it is like no other sport I have tried before'
• 'it is a low impact alternative to walking and running - there are very few injuries'
• 'you move the boat forward, but are sitting backwards'
• 'my doctor suggested I row after having knee surgery'
• 'you can row by yourself or in a team'
• 'you can row recreationally or you can get competitive'

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who can row?

Our club has members tall and short, aged ten to seventy five, competitive and non-competitive. If you are willing to try something new, just about anyone can participate in rowing. For many it is a terrific alternative to other sports or fitness activities such as walking and jogging.

LTRC is unique in that it has a range of equipment to teach athletes with a disability.

Our club offers a range of programs that cater for all age groups and try to meet the needs of anyone who wants to learn to row.

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boat types

There are two types of rowing. Sweep oar, each member of the crew has one oar and sculling, each member of the crew has two slightly smaller oars.

A sculler can row alone in a single scull, or in a crew of two (a double) or four (a quad).

Sweep oar rowers can row in a crew of two (a pair), four (a four), or eight (an eight).

Quads and fours can be rowed with or without a coxswain. An eight always has a coxswain. The coxswain is responsible for steering the boat, controlling their crew and providing advice and encouragement to the rowers. Coxswains in competition must weigh 50kg for women and 55kg for men. Boats have a different design depending on whether they are coxed or coxless.

Click here for more information about boat types.

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rowing terms

New rowers will learn a number of new terms as they are introduced to the sport. Coaches and those already involved in the sport will use these terms to describe parts of the boat and equipment, technique, body position and the rhythm for example.

You will learn many of the terms as you learn to row, however click here for descriptions of some commonly used rowing terms.

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technique

Technique is very important to make a boat move smoothly and efficiently. It is well known that, while strength is important, a rower with good technique will most often move faster than a rower with more power.

You will be guided through the beginnings of good technique in our learn to row programs. Rowers continue to concentrate and improve on their technique throughout their rowing careers.

The benefit of good technique is twofold. Technically superior crews ususally row faster, however technique is also important in preventing injuries that can occur through poor technique. For these reasons LTRC employs experienced coaches and encourages all members to attend at least one coached session each week.

Click here for a basic diagram showing the sequence of the rowing stroke.

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