Rowing

boat racing in which boats are propelled by human muscle power using oars or paddles.The general name rowing sports covers such Olympic sports as rowing, canoe and kayak sprint and canoe slalom, as well as many national types of racing on non-standardized boats that are popular in various countries around the world.Races are held on seas, rivers and lakes. Boat crews can consist of different numbers of rowers. The design of the boats and the type of oars used in them depend on the type of race. For example, rowing uses oars in oarlocks, kayaking uses double-bladed paddles that paddlers hold in their hands, and canoeing uses single-bladed paddles.