In multi-person boats (2,4, or 8), the lightest person typically rows in the bow seat at the front of the boat. rowing is a low impact sport with movement only in defined ranges, so twist and sprain injuries are rare.. Speed and power - the men’s eight 28 june 2012. in rowing circles the men’s eight is a big deal and in some countries, in fact, it is a huge deal. known as the ultimate in team sport, the eight is a blend of grace, power and synchronicity.. Rowing, propulsion of a boat by means of oars. as a sport, it involves watercraft known as shells (usually propelled by eight oars) and sculls (two or four oars), which are raced mainly on inland rivers and lakes..
Eight rowers, eight oars, one cox, one boat. these are the key requirements to making an eight – the fastest rowing boat on the water. every stroke moves the boat over an impressive distance as the power behind each oar is transferred into speed.. Length 8.1 m - width 28.2 cm - athlete 85/95 kg – boat weight 13.8/14.1 kg the italia s is the name given to our competition class shells. constructed with state-of-the-art materials like carbon fibre, kevlar and honeycomb,. Ni atlantic rower's boat develops leak. shirley thompson says she is hoping to fix the leak and continue her record-breaking attempt. watch gb eight miss out on rowing silver by 0.03secs..
