In college, the average boat for men can be no more than 155 lbs., and each rower needs to weigh below 160 lbs. For women, they have to weigh under 130 lbs. Usually caused by not getting the blade in the water soon enough at the catch. Therefore, missed water equals less movement of the boat. The side of the boat to the coxswains left and the rowers right.
Coxswains call to take a certain number of power strokes.
A power stroke is a stroke that musters all the strength you can give. A measure of your power and of run that are left behind as the boat moves on. RACE PACE A stroke rating that you can hold for an entire race. Long run is very good. Run can be visually measured by the distance between the last puddle made.