In the water
Rowing
On a calm river, a lake, or a rowing basin.
- 1A crew races in a long narrow boat.
- 2Rowers sit facing backwards and pull oars.
- 3Each boat stays in its lane.
- 4You must finish the set distance.
Score. The clock times the boat. Lanes keep the race fair.
Win. The first boat to cross the line wins.
An Olympic rowing race is 2,000 metres.
