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The Great Catch: History and Excitement of Competitive Rowing

Explore the evolution of rowing from ancient war vessels to modern competitive races. Learn about rowing organizations, types of boats, and the technique of the stroke. Experience the thrill of big races and the energy of the finish line. Discover the fascinating world of rowing!

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The Great Catch: History and Excitement of Competitive Rowing

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  1. The Great Catch Ragy Ragheb Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA

  2. The Presentation Course • History/Background • The Old Oar • The Competitive Oar • The Organized Oar • The Boats • The Stroke • The Big Race • The Finish

  3. The Old Oar • Galley • War vessels (25th BC – 4th AD) • Ancient Egypt (Nile River) and Roman Empire (Mediterranean) • Greeks 2000 years ago • Oar against the boatside • Oar against fulcrum more effective than paddle. • Primarily transport goods • Natural competitive instincts lead to racing

  4. The Competitive Oar • Club and School activity beginning early 19th cent. And then later in USA. • Organized racing began in 1820s in Oxford and Cambridge • 1839 – present Henley Regatta • 1830s—1860s Australia and Canada popularized rowing with most of Europe and USA • 1851 --Harvard and Yale first race • 1872 --First open amateur regatta • Fall Head Racing, Spring and Summer Sprints, and Winter Indoor Training and Racing • All ages, fitness and experience levels • Hansa Dortmund rowing to win the Grand Challenge Cup at the Henley Royal Regatta

  5. The Organized Oar • Fédération Internationale des Sociétés D’Aviron (1892) • Amateur Rowing Association • Nederlands Rowing Association • Italian Rowing Federation • First events • Crews of two, four, and eight • Olympic for men –1900 • Olympic for women –1976

  6. The Different Boats Sweeping (two hands) Sculling (one hand) • Single (1X) • Pair with coxswain (2+) • Pair without a coxswain (2-) • Double (2X- or 2X+) • Four (4+ or 4-) • Quad (4X+ or 4X-) • Eight (8 or 8+)

  7. The Stroke • Catch • Stroke • Leg push • Body swing • Pull • Finish • Outset • Recovery • Stretch • Bend • Slide

  8. The Big Race • The Sydney International Regatta Centre • Opened in 1996, 40 miles from Sydney in Penrith • 2.3 km competition course with warm-up lake • 30,000 spectators

  9. I row

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