Standing start. A racing start done from stationary.

Stakeboat. An anchored boat or pontoon from which rowing boats are held prior to a race starting.

Status. Levels of racing determined by the number of times an athlete has won a race. Athletes are awarded points for each race they win. In a crew boat status is determined by the total number of points the crew has. See the ARA Rules of Racing for more details.

Stern. The end of the boat that travels through the water last.

Stern pitch. Sternwards angle of inclination of the pin to the vertical.

Stroke. One cycle of the oar. 2. The rower who sits closest to the stern of the boat in front of all the others and is responsible for the rating and rhythm of the boat. (other crew members can influence rating and rhythm from behind)

Stroke side. The left hand (port) side of the boat as the cox sits or the right hand side of the boat for a rower. Often marked by a red stripe on the oar.

Stretcher. A metallic or carbon plate inside the boat to which the shoes are attached. Secured with adjustable screws.

Sweep. Rowing with one oar on one side of the boat.

Swivel. The U shaped plastic rotating piece mounted on the pin in which the oar sits whilst rowing.

Tap down. To the lower the hands at the end of the stroke to remove the spoon from the water.

Tap turn. Term used to describe a method of turning the boat where each rower uses a forwards or backwards rowing action with there arms only.

Trestles. Portable stands used to support a boat for rigging, washing, admiring etc.