Skiffs and rowing boats are both types of boats, but they have different purposes. Skiffs are built and used for racing, whereas rowing boats can be "taken out in the local park." The main difference between the two is that boats are more expensive and require more maintenance than rowing boats. Rowing is a type of rowing where athletes row across the water with one oar each. This sport has been around for centuries and is popular in many countries worldwide. U.S. schools and colleges will sometimes refer to the sport of rowing as crew, which is also used in nautical terms for people who operate a boat. Rowing has traditionally been a sport focused on the arms and legs but can now include many other body parts. This makes the sport more challenging and fun! For example, you may use your back or abdominal muscles to help power your stroke while rowing.