PHOTOGRAPH : IGOR MEIJER
equipment
BOAT AND OAR NOMENCLATURE
Eight-rower shell
Sliding seat
Bow ball Bow
BOW SEAT 2 SEAT 3 SEAT
Wash box
Shell construction
Rowing shell construction has greatly evolved since the days of entirely wooden boats . Today ’ s boats are considerably lighter and stiffer , thanks to the use of space-age technology such as aircraft aluminum , carbon fiber and honeycomb construction .
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