Rowing is divided into two disciplines: sculling and rowing. In sculling, each rower (or oarsman) holds two oars, one in each hand, while in rowing each rower holds one oar with both hands.
Rowing, propulsion of a boat by means of oars. As a sport, it involves watercraft known as shells (usually propelled by eight oars) and sculls (two or four oars), which are raced mainly on inland rivers and lakes. Learn more about the history, equipment, and styles of rowing in this article.
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Rowing is a sport held on the surface of the water, where athletes propel a boat using oars. Rowing as a sport was developed in 18th century London, starting with races between professional watermen on the river Thames.