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EPISODE · Dec 15, 2025 · 1H 11M

The Basics of Rowing

from Learn It from a Layman · host learnitfromalayman

We're joined again by Brown University student Kosta Karathanasopoulos to discuss the basics of rowing. What is rowing? What are the different types of rowing? What's the difference between sculling and sweeping? What actually happens in the boat? When do you need to start training and how long do you need to train to be competitive in rowing? What does "catching a crab" mean? Why does rowing get harder the faster you go? How is rowing unique among team sports?

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