rules to play rowing

A collar around the shaft of the oar that keeps the oar from slipping through the oarlock and can be adjusted up and down the oar to increase or decrease leverage.

An electronic device used by the coxswain to amplify his or her voice and broadcast it through speakers located throughout the shell.

A Ushaped device on a boats gunwale where the oar rests and swings; also called a rowlock.

A framework attached to the shell and used to support the oarlock; also called a rigger.

The plastic jacket on the shaft of the oar upon which is mounted a button, used to secure the blade to the oarlock.