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ROWING AND SAILING, EXPLAINED
Rowing and sailing carry a few centuries of their own vocabulary and a lot of unwritten knowledge. We are writing it down for the families and first-timers who hear the words but may not know the meaning or would like to know more about them.
rowing
01
10 things to know before you start rowing
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Curious about rowing but not sure what you're getting into? Here's what actually helps to know before your first practice
02
What is a rowing regatta?
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A day of boat races, not a single race. Head races, sprints, and what actually happens from the shore.
03
What is a coxswain?
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A coxswain steers a rowing shell, calls the race, and directs the crew without rowing. What the job involves, why coxes are usually small, and how to become one.
sailing
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What happens at a sailing regatta?
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A sailing regatta is many short races scored as a series, and low score wins. How scoring works, what the course looks like, why the start matters most, and what to bring.
02
How to prepare for sailing camp
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Sending your kid to sailing camp for the first time? Here's what actually helps to know before drop-off.
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Heard a word or phrase you don't know?
Submit the form below to ask for more information about a word or phrase! Most of what we write started as a question from a parent on the dock or a kid in their first week. No question is too basic, we'd love to help you learn more about the sports of rowing and sailing, one question at a time!
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