Calculated by erg monitors and pace coaches. The last part of the race usually the last 500 meters. This is the point of the race where everyone is exhausted, and whoever has thebguts and determination to go even faster pulls ahead. Also can be used in conjunction with either four or pair. Stern-four refers to seats eight through five.
Stern pair refers to seats seven and eight.
One full motion to move a boat. Consists of the catch, drive, finish, and recovery. Can also be used to refer to eight-seat. How fast a stroke is being taken. In terms of strokes per minute.