Extraction. The removal of the blade from the water by application of downward pressure to the blade handle. In sweep this is done with the outside hand on the blade handle. Movement easiest when force is applied to the spoon of the blade until the last moment.

Feather. Blade spoon is flat to the water. This is the position of the blade spoon for the recovery section of the stroke. Athletes must be careful to fully extract the blade before feathering.

Fin. A piece of metal or plastic attached to the underside of the boat towards the stern. Provides directional stability by preventing sideways slippage.

Finish. The last part of the stroke where the blade handle is drawn in to the body. Following this (assuming clean extraction) the boat will be at its maximum speed. Force must be applied to the spoon right to the finish so that water does not catch up with the spoon.

Firm. Term used to suggest that the athlete is applying full pressure to the power phase of their rowing stroke.

Fixed Seat. Either a description used to differentiate a boat without a sliding seat mechanism or the athlete rowing arms and or body only and therefore not moving their seat.

FISA. The Federation Internationale des Societes d’Aviron is the international rowing federation. The federation is responsible for all international racing and rules. Organises a series of 3 World Cup Regattas and World Championships annually.

Four. Boat for four sweep rowers. Can be coxed or coxless.

Frontstop. The end of the slide nearest the stern. Prevents the seat from running off the slide. Also used to describe the position at which the athlete sits with their legs at 90 and the blade spoon at the furthest point to the bows.

Gate. The metal bar, tightened by a screw that closes over the swivel to secure oar.

Gearing. Term used to describe the ratio of inboard to outboard on the blade that determines how much power the athlete can apply through the water.

Head Race. Race in which crews are timed over a set distance. Usually run as a processional race rather than side by side.

Heel Restraints. Attached to the heels of the shoes and to the foot plate. Compulsory safety feature that helps the athlete to release their feet from the shoe in the event of a capsize.

Height. Measurement of distance from seat to point of work at the centre of the bottom edge of the swivel.

‘Hold it up’. Verbal instruction meaning to bring the boat to a stop quickly. Perform an emergency stop.

Inboard. The length of the blade from the end of the handle to the button at the point where it will sit against the swivel.

Lateral pitch. The outward angle of inclination of the pin to the vertical.

Length. – Length of stroke- the arc through which the blade turns when it is in the water from catch to finish.

Loom. The shaft of the blade from the spoon to the handle.

Macon. Type of blade that has the traditional shape spoon.

Novice. Term used to describe someone who has very little rowing experience.

Oar. Lever used to propel a rowing boat. Also known as a blade.

 
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