Rowers tend to be passionate about their sport. The sensation of being able to propel a boat at speed through the water under one’s own power is exhilarating. It requires teamwork and concentration so that one is almost oblivious to the physical exertion employed.  Rowing is a sport that can be enjoyed by all. You can start at any age, learn the technique quickly and improve on it for the rest of one’s life.  To many it is more than a sport it teaching lessons for life. Rowing also brings significant health benefits. It exercises all the major muscle groups through the full range of motion, involves no body contact or
jarring of the joints, and improves both strength and cardiovascular
performance. It attracts those looking for an enjoyable recreational activity as
well as those looking for exciting competitive opportunities.

Championship races are rowed over 2,000 metres (one mile, 427 yards) in six lanes which are straight and buoyed. There are up to four rounds – heats, repechages, semi-finals and finals. The repechage round is for losing crews in the heats, meaning that every crew that loses in a heat has a second chance before being eliminated. The draw is conducted round by round according to alternative and previously undisclosed systems. The first three crews in each semi-final compete in the A final, and the last three in each semi-final compete in the B final for places 7 to 12. Gold, silver and bronze medals are awarded for the first three crews to cross the line in the A final.
Sprint
Races - a full-speed sprint from start to finish. Often shorter
distances.
Head races - The distances vary, but are usually
about 3.5 to 5 miles.

Boat Stats
Length - 8.280 m
Width - 0.280 m
Depth - 0.170
m
Weight - 14.5 kg

Boat Stats
Length - 10.000 m
Width - 0.383 m
Depth 
- 0.195 m
Weight - 28 kg

Boat Stats
Length - 12.900 m
Width - 0.490 m
Depth 
- 0.250 m
Weight - 59 kg

Boat Stats
Length - 12.900 m
Width - 0.484 m
Depth

- 0.225 m
Weight - 61 kg

Boat Stats
Length - 17.600 m
Width - 0.590 m
Depth

- 0.285 m
Weight - 110 kg