Author: admin | May 15, 2023

From oars to seat pads to high-performance clothing, rowing equipment and accessories run the gamut. If you are new to the sport: welcome! It’s exciting – and a great workout. You may also be wondering what type of gear you need.

Following is a list of essential rowing equipment:

The boat: Start at the beginning. You need a shell, which is made of lightweight carbon fiber. A single shell is 27 – 30 feet long by one foot wide and weighs about 30 pounds. An eight, the largest shell, is 60 feet and over 200 pounds. You can find 1, 2, 4, or 8 rower shells.

The oar: In rowing, you use one oar (as opposed to sculling, where you use two). Rowing (or sweep) oar is between 340 cm – 360 cm.

The clothes: You want your rowing clothing to be form-fitting, so the fabric doesn’t get caught in the components of your shell. It’s best to wear fabrics that wick away moisture – which is especially important when it’s cool. Sweating will cause your temperature to plummet, and you need that moisture away from your skin. Wear a moisture-wicking base layer, an insulating layer (synthetic fleece is great for cold days), a wind-blocking layer, synthetic or wool socks, and a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen. You want your rowing clothing to be form-fitting, so the fabric doesn’t get caught in the components of your shell. It’s best to wear fabrics that wick away moisture – which is especially important when it’s cool. Sweating will cause your temperature to plummet, and you need that moisture away from your skin. Wear a moisture-wicking base layer, an insulating layer (synthetic fleece is great for cold days), a wind-blocking layer, synthetic or wool socks, and a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen.

The accessories: Strokecoach is an almost standard piece of equipment in rowing, it gives the rower indication about distance, time, rate, and speed. Although they are pricey, they are extremely durable