Types of Rowing
Rowing on water takes many forms and there is a type of rowing out there for you!
Rowing is a varied sport with something for everyone. From fixed to sliding seat, river to ocean, and challenges to touring there is such a wide range, you are sure to find something that you will love. We also explain some of the equipment you’ll use for sliding-seat rowing, and the racing opportunities available around the country.
Types of rowing and racing
Classic Rowing
Classic or sliding seat rowing takes place on inland and coastal waters across the country and is what you see at the Olympics and the Boat Race
Junior Rowing
Rowing is a popular sport with children and young people aged 11+, both on the water and indoors
Masters Rowing
'Masters' is an age category. Rowers become Masters in the year of their 27th birthday
Recreational Rowing
Also known as social rowing and leisure rowing, recreational rowing is focused on fun and fitness rather than racing
Adaptive Rowing
Adaptive rowing is for people with impairments
Coastal Sculling
All about sculling's wilder cousin including clubs and racing
Fixed Seat Rowing
Fixed seat rowing takes place in traditional, wide boats with fixed seats that can be rowed on different bodies of water across the country
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Equipment
To help you get the most out of rowing, here's a run down on some the equipment you may be using
Rowing Events and Races
There are lots of different types of rowing events, from side-by-side racing over 2,000m as seen at the Olympic and Paralympic Games to head races, sprints, tours and challenges
