© 2011 Space Coast Crew, Inc. | P.O. Box 372252 Satellite Beach, FL 32937 2011 BREVARD COUNTY CHAMPIONS  Space Coast Crew rowers are fit, friendly, and fun.  Experience rowing with SCC at one of our rowing camps or clinics. Join our team for the competitive season. Here is some information from Coach Sam to help you become familiar with rowing terminology and techniques. Rowing Terminology I. Parts of the Boat Shell - the technical name of any boat built for competitive rowing Bow - the front end of the boat Stern - back end of the boat Port - facing the bow, the left side (as a rower, this will be your right) Starboard - facing the bow, the right side (as a rower, this will be your left) Hull - the rounded bottom of the boat Deck - the covered tops of the bow and stern Gunwhale - the sides of the boat Ribs - supportive structures vertical along the gunwhale Tracks - parallel grooves in which the seat rolls Foot stretchers - plates with shoes attached Footplate - the plate to which the shoes are attached Rigger - the metal bars on the sides of the boat that provide a pivot point for the oar Pin / "Jesus Bolt" - the long bolt in the outboard corner of the rigger Stays - each bar of the rigger; there is usually a front, middle, and back stay, though some boats have only back and middle. Oar Lock - the plastic U with a locking gate through which the oar rests, and is allowed to rotate II. Parts of the Oar Blade - flat part at the end, should be the only part in the water during the drive Shaft - black length between the blade and handle Collar - black or green plastic sleeve around the shaft, sits in the oar lock Button - protruding ring around the collar that rests on the inboard side of the oarlock Handle - end of the oar that is held on to III. Parts of the Stroke Catch - Back straight, knees bent, arms extended, shins perpendicular to the hull of the boat Drive - with back straight and arms extended, legs extend to flat, the body lays back, then arms pull in Release/Finish - Hands tap down to lift the blade from the water Recovery - arms extend, body leans forward, legs side up with control finish  ARMS - BODY - LEGS  catch  LEGS - BODY - ARMS IV. Common Coxswain's Commands Commands will be given in a standard pattern, creating a rhythm to help the crew move together. This keeps everyone on the same page and safe. Ex: "Up off the rack… ready… up" "Hands on / lay hold" - get to the boat, with hands on the gunwhale, prepared to pick it up "Show heads" - Called before shifting from holding the boat over heads, to shoulders. Each rower, starting from the front will tilt their head to either the left or the right to show where they will go. Those toward the back must watch to go to the right side to keep even numbers on each side of the boat. “Let it run” - stop rowing, let the boat glide forward on the water “Weigh enough” - stop rowing/walking “Hold water” - Square the blade and place it in the water, using the oar as a brake Rowers in the boat will generally be addressed by their seat number (bow, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8/stroke) If your oar is out to your right side, you are port. Left side, you are starboard.  Erging How-To  Video 1: Some of the novices have an easier time learning visually. Here's a good video of erging technique, with a brief breakdown. It's short and sweet, just about 2 minutes long. The first drill he does is what we call a Reverse Pick Drill; when he is at legs only, we'll call this the Bump Drill (both will be used on the water and or ergs at some point). Video 2: Here's another great example. Just know that if you adopt this technique, you'll not be likely to win...anything : P