On Water Rowing Course Lesson 1 - Before the Boat
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Please print this document and use to remind yourself and the athlete of the correct posture positions needed when they are training.
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Before you start rowing on the water, it is essential to understand a few fundamentals to make the most of the water sessions. Initially, we are teaching sculling technique and move to sweep after this has been mastered. The easiest way to learn the basics of rowing is to practice on the rowing machine. Please see our 5 part key skill series on Rowing on an Ergo Posture, Catch, Finish, Catch Connection and Rhythm. Once these techniques have been mastered, moving to on water rowing will be much easier. There is one other major item that needs to be taught before on water rowing can be done competently, and that is feathering and a relaxed grip. Above we have a video that demonstrates how to teach beginners about feathering. You can have the athletes practice at home with an empty oar grip or a round piece of wood. We suggest have beginner athletes understand the critical safety aspects of the boat, in particular the importance of heel tie downs. They should also be familiar with the parts of the boat so that they better understand conversations on the water. For detail on boat components please click here: Equipment and clothing It is critical that before rowing on the water the athletes are briefed on safety aspects of on water rowing together with the local rules concerning the shed, equipment and how to navigate safely on the water. For the basics click here for Safety on the Water: Take care to ensure that everyone is aware of what to do in the event of a swamping or other on water issues. |
For Members:
For when the athletes cannot achieve the correct body positions we have extra videos with further information, click here: For Members:
Extra videos with further information that is useful before getting into the boat: On Water Rowing Course Lessons:
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