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Rowing is a competitive sport where rowers race each other in boats by using oars to propel themselves forward. The athlete sits in the boat facing backwards with two oars (one on either side).

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FISA

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The Federation Internationale des Societes d`Aviron. This is the governing body of rowing.

floating dock

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Where medals are awarded.

foot stretchers

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These are attached to the bottom of the boat and it is where the rower rest their feet so they will not move when he / she is rowing. A rower's shoes are usually attached to the foot stretchers.

four

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A sweep-oar shell for eight rowers, this shell can be with or without a coxswain.

front splash

Sports; Rowing

This is spray kicked up as the oar goes into the water at the start of the catch but before the blade is completely submerged.

frontstops

Sports; Rowing

The point the seat (slide) stops moving back toward the stern.

full paddle

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The most physical exertion an oarsman can put on an oar. The oarsman is also paddling rapidly. This is also called Full Pressure.

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