Continuous, fluid motion of the rowers, no discernible end or beginning. Rowers strive for perfect synchronization in the boat, clean catches of the oar blade as it drops into the water. The different size shells are for one, two, four and eight rowers. The four and eight rowers shells also have a coxswain. The coxswain steers the boat, watches the crew for errors, and actuates the coach's game plan for the race.
Few sports are as physically demanding to the entire body as rowing.
And, since rowing a mile in approximately four minutes places huge demands on the body's aerobic system, rowers utilize oxygen better than almost any other athlete. The best aspect of rowing is that it is a lifetime sport. Anyone at any age can enjoy rowing by joining a boat house like the one we have on the Allegheny River, the Three Rivers Rowing Association . The best way to learn about rowing is to experience it for yourself. Visit the Join NA Crew pages for more information about our team.