Rowing is not so much a sport but more of a developed skill. Anyone can row if they are patient and willing to listen. Confidence building exercises and encouragement from the coach is the recipe for success.
You may not think you have the perfect build but there is always a place for you in a boat. Success comes from skill, flexibility, and efficiency, not raw strength.
Maybe you will become interested in coxing ?
Coxes tend to be light in weight and loud in volume.
Preparing for Competition..... Eating and drinking well is considered to be very important. Food sources high in carbohydrate are good ie: cereal, pasta, potatoes, bread, etc. These foods should make up your regular diet leading up to the day of the competition.
On the day ...... A supply of cereal bars, fruit bars, dried fruit, and sandwiches are useful to have.
And afterwards.... It is just as important to top up your carbohydrate level as soon as you can after racing.
H2O so good....... Water helps energy release. You must be well hydrated to perform well. Drink little and often before a race. Sports drinks are good to take after a race as they can top up your electrolytes. Avoid fizzy drinks, tea and coffee, Red Bull, and all forms of alcohol.
For further information speak to your coach
Correct technique from the start is of vital importance to a rower. Get it right from the start and you can progress at an astonishing rate. Get it wrong and it will take years to correct.........
The sequence demonstrates the correct rowing technique. Note the following points: During the recovery
The hands move away before the body swings forward.
The slide begins after the body swings forward and the hands are clear of the knees.
At full slide the shins are vertical with no air gap between body and knees.
During the power stroke ( Drive)
The forward pivot is maintained as the legs push down.
The arms are straight and relaxed during the drive
The back is straight all through the stroke
The wrists are flat
The arms start to draw the handle to the chest as the handle is drawn past the knees
As the legs flatten at the finish the forearms are horizontal
