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SPOR TS

Canoeing, rowing, SAILING GEAR

Buoyancy
Sleeveless aid
and sailing long johns

WATERBORNE SPORTS are as varied as the crafts used.
There are two disciplines in rowing; sweep rowing, in
which each rower has one oar, and sculling, in which
rowers use two oars. There are a number of different
Olympic and competitive rowing events for both men
and women. The number of rowers and weight classes
Long-sleeved
vary. Some rowing events use a coxswain; a steersman
jacket
who does not row but directs the crew. Kayaks and canoes
are used in straight sprint and slalom races. Slalom races Neoprene Belt
take place over a course consisting of 20 to 25 gates, material
including at least six upstream gates. In yacht racing,
competitors must complete prescribed courses, organized
by the race committees, in the shortest possible time,
using sail power only. Olympic events include
classes for keel boats, dinghies, and catamarans.
GLOVE Bootlace
ONE-PERSON KAYAK AND PADDLE
Blade Ribbed
Rim top
Shaft

Nonslip sole
Back strap BOOT
Cockpit Stern High density
Right rail
polythene
Nose cone Toggle

Bow Adjusting
Left rail screw
Seat Cockpit rim Gate clamp
SINGLE SCULL AND OARS
(WITH CLOTH DECKING REMOVED)
Spoon Blade Colors Gate
Stroke-side
Neck Shaft
oar
Rigger
Sycamore
Stretcher
Loom beam
Grip Bow-side Button Water shoot
oar Keel
Diagonal Bung Aft shoulder Shoe
frame Aluminum beam
Spruce beam
Sternpost

Kelson (keelson)

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